Governor Seyi Makinde has affirmed that the recently established Sharia Panel in Oyo Town can serve as an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanism, helping to ease the burden on conventional courts.
In his statement, the Governor emphasized that both Muslims and non-Muslims are welcome to use the panel for resolving disputes amicably.
This move aligns with efforts to promote peaceful conflict resolution and legal accessibility within the state.
Earlier, it was widely reported that Makinde had instituted a legal case against the founder of the Shariah Court in Oyo State. However, while responding to reacting publicly to the development, Makinde debunked the statement credited to him that he has instituted litigation against the operations of Shariah Court in Oyo State.