Muslim community demands Sharia Court

The Muslim community in Lagos State has demanded the
establishment of a Sharia Court that will adjudicate cases
concerning Muslims.

They spoke in Lagos at an interactive session with the
governorship candidate of the Alliance for Democracy (AD), Mr.
Owolabi Salis.

The community said it needed a Sharia Court “because Muslims’
affairs are being decided by people who know nothing about Islamic
laws.”

Salis promised to set up a committee to look into the request if
elected as governor. He said religious leaders must oppose
injustice.

The event was attended by Muslim clerics from Ikorodu, Epe,
Badagry, Ikeja and other areas in Lagos.