Reject Candidates Opposing Sharia Courts – LEMU Tells Muslims
Muslims should not vote for any governorship candidate unwilling to establish Sharia courts, Chief Imam of Lekki Central Mosque, Sheikh Ridwan Jamiu, has said.
Speaking during his Jumaat sermon last Friday, he emphasised the need for accountability from political aspirants, stating that the time had come for Muslims to assert their constitutional rights.
“Elections are coming, and any governorship candidate seeking your vote must be committed to establishing Shariah courts,” he declared.
“It is time we assert our constitutional rights. Shariah courts in the Southwest states are long overdue.”
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He referenced sections 38 and 40 of the Nigerian Constitution, which guarantees freedom of religion and association, arguing that Sharia courts should be implemented across Southwest states.
Dr Jamiu described Sharia panels as Alternative Disputes Resolution (ADR) mechanisms.
“Section 177 allows any state to establish Shariah courts, which will adjudicate on marriage, divorce, custody of children, property law, inheritance, wills, and other civil matters.
“We have Shariah courts in the North, and it has not caused any harm to non-Muslims. It is not the business of non-Muslims; it is meant for Muslims alone.
“It is time we assert our constitutional rights. Shariah court in the South west states is long overdue. Any candidate who refuses to commit himself into establishing a sharia court in your state, don’t vote for him,” he said.
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