Sh*cking Warning: Gani Adams Says Sharia Law Could Tear Apart South-West Harmony

YOV Rejects Sharia Law in South-West, Gani Adams Warns of Potential Chaos

A Yoruba self-determination group, Yoruba One Voice (YOV), led by the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has firmly opposed the introduction of Sharia law in parts of the South-West.

Adams cautioned that such a move could destabilize the region and threaten Nigeria’s already fragile pluralism.

He expressed his concerns in a communique issued after YOV’s international virtual conference, themed “Sharia Law in Yorubaland: Setting Things Straight through Restructuring.” The conference, which was chaired by Adams as YOV Convener, brought together members of the YOV Global Coordinating Council, the General Assembly, key stakeholders, and prominent Yoruba figures from across the diaspora.

The communique emphasized that regional autonomy and restructuring are crucial to achieving peaceful coexistence and sustainable development in Nigeria.

During the event, Adams condemned attempts to impose Sharia law in Yoruba territory, calling it a tactic to “weaponize religion” for political gain. He warned that such actions could provoke unrest and foster extremist ideologies in the region.

Adams remarked, “Sharia law will not advance our economic, political, or cultural interests. Instead, it could disrupt the peace, incite youth violence, and lead to crises similar to those in other parts of the country.”

The event was attended by prominent figures, including Akogun Olakanye Franklin, Iyalode Abike Ade, Chief Mark Oyetunde, Ms. Modupe Sodimu, Yeyeluwa Alice Eniola, Yeye Oge Tina Atinuke, Chief Gani Wahab, Prince Adedapo Adesanmi, and Princess Adenike Olotu, among others.