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Islamic council insists Muslims have constitutional right to practise Shariah.
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Council rejects alleged U.S. claims of “Christian genocide” in Nigeria.
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Group warns against foreign interference in Nigeria’s religious affairs.
The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria has reaffirmed the constitutional right of Nigerian Muslims to practise Shariah, insisting that neither the United States nor President Bola Tinubu can prevent Muslims from observing Islamic law in the country.
In a statement issued by its Secretary-General, Nafiu Baba-Ahmad, the council rejected what it described as external interference in Nigeria’s internal affairs and criticised a report submitted to the U.S. Congress.
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It allegedly portrayed Nigeria as a theatre of Christian genocide and questioned the legitimacy of Shariah practice.
The council stated that Shariah represents a complete way of life for Muslims, covering spiritual, moral, social and legal matters, stressing that no authority can compel Muslims to abandon it due to political pressure or intimidation.
According to the council, the practice of Shariah is guaranteed under Nigeria’s Constitution through provisions on freedom of religion, noting that Shariah courts operate within constitutional limits and exercise jurisdiction only over Muslims.
The group described attempts to delegitimise Shariah as a threat to Nigeria’s sovereignty and constitutional order, insisting that the country remains a multi-religious nation with a plural legal system.
It also rejected claims that Nigeria’s security crisis amounts to religious genocide, stating that violence in the country is driven by terrorism, banditry and organised crime affecting both Muslims and Christians.
The council urged federal and state governments to intensify efforts to tackle insecurity and protect lives and property, while calling on Muslims to pray for peace and unity as Ramadan approaches.
