Justice Kamaldeen Inaugurates Shariah Arbitration Panel in Ekiti for Fair Conflict Resolution

Date: 2024-11-01

As highlighted by Daily Trust, the Grand Kadi of the Kwara State Shariah Court of Appeal, Justice Abdullateef Kamaldeen, inaugurated an 11-member Shariah Arbitration Panel in Ekiti State, promising impartial justice for all citizens irrespective of their religious backgrounds.

Justice Kamaldeen, speaking at the event, underscored the panel's importance as a fundamental right for the Muslim community in Ekiti, expressing that its establishment had been long anticipated.

He urged panel members to perform their duties with integrity, fairness, and a deep sense of accountability before Allah.

Justice Kamaldeen also urged Muslim stakeholders in Ekiti to engage with relevant bodies on the need for an Area Court and a Shariah Court of Appeal within the state.

“The establishment of this independent Shariah panel is an essential first step, yet a temporary arrangement.

“As law-abiding residents, Muslims in Ekiti should have access to a judicial forum to practice Islamic law. The absence of a Shariah Court should not deprive Muslims of their constitutional right to Islamic personal law.”

He further remarked that high courts and magistrate courts lack jurisdiction over Islamic law matters, while customary courts are designated solely for customary law.

“It is unjust for any government to maintain this imbalance, denying Muslims a legitimate forum,” he said, expressing hope that the Ekiti State government will address the need by establishing a Shariah Court.

Governor Biodun Oyebanji, represented by Secretary to the State Government, Dr Habibat Adubiaro, reiterated his administration's commitment to promoting peace and religious harmony.

Sheikh Jamiu Kewulere, President-General of the League of Imams and Alfas for the Southwest, Edo, and Delta, urged the panel members to view their role as a significant responsibility and to enhance their knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence.

Dr Hammed Bakare, President of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs in Ekiti, described the panel as composed of respected scholars, who have pledged to dedicate their time and resources to fulfilling their duties.

He also commended Ekiti State government for accommodating the rights of Muslim students and workers to wear hijab.

 

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Bayer AG     Ibrahim Agboola Gambari     Haashim Initiative For Community Advancement     Grillo     Olaoye B. Felix     Abdulrahman Abdulrasak     Ajikobi     Patience Jonathan     Alao Ayotunde     Temi Kolawole     Omotoso Musa     Balikis Jawondo     General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport     Frootify     Balogun Gambari     Crystal Corner Shops     Just Event Online     Facemasks     Kwasu     Kazeem Adekanye     Solomon Edojah     Modibbo Kawu     Centre For Peace And Strategic Studies     Yemi Sanni     Odogun Olushola Gabriel     Olatunji Ibrahim     Jalala     Abubakar Baba Sulaiman     Asa LGEA School     National Association Of Nigerian Students     A.O. Belgore     Arik     Seni Saraki     Wahab Abayawo     Elese Of Igbaja     Minister     Nigerian Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs     Baruten     Jaiz Bank     Jamiu Oyawoye     Buhari     2017 Budget     Special Agro-industrial Processing Zone     Kwara Poly     Oniyangi     Abdulmumin Yinka Ajia     Bello Oyedepo     Okin High School     Peter Obi     Okin Group     Elelu     Nurudeen Muhammed     Tafida Of Ilorin     Sabitiyu Grillo     Dunmade     Saliu Mustapha     Musa Abdullahi     Lithium Deposit     Mustapha AbdulGaniyu     Toyin Sanusi     Ayobami Akanbi     Ajia-Bako     Kwara TV     Musbau A. Akanji     Adaramaja     Olushola Saraki     Henry Olaosebikan     Olawuyi     Adegoke Bamidele     MAI Akande     Ilesha-Baruba     Umar Ahmed Gunu     Igbomina     Abdul Jimoh Mohammed     AbdulGafar Tosho     Federal Road Maintenance Agency     Ganmo    

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Ilorin Emirate     General Hospital, Offa     Amos Bajeh     Olaitan Adefila     Royal FM     Folorunsho Alao     Abubakar Usman Jos     Kwarareports.com     Elekoyangan     Olupako Of Share     Government High School Adeta     Women For Change And Development Initiative     Abubakar Abdulraheem     Na\'Allah     Oye Tinuoye     Lateef Fagbemi     Maigida     Mahe Abdulkadir     Frootify     Kwara State Television (KWTV)     Mansurat Amuda-Kannike     Ilorin South     Elerin Of Adanla Irese     Garba Ayodele Wahab     Oasis Muslim Care Foundation     Ishaq Abdulkarim     Mansur Alfanla     Sidikat Akaje     AbdulFatai Adeniyi Dan-Kazeem     Saad Omo Iya     Halimat Yusuf     Moshood Bakare     Abdulmumini AbdulRazaq     Agbarere     Ekiti     The Herald     Mumini Ishola Hanafi     Oyedepo     Salman Alada     Ahman Pategi University     International Aviation College     Sheikh Ridhwanullah El-ilory     Lanre Issa-Onilu     Biliaminu Aliu     Abdulmumini Sanni Jawondo     Road Transport Employers Association Of Nigeria     Taofik Abdulkareem Babaita     Dele Momodu     HICA     Veterinary Teaching Hospital     Rafiu Ibrahim     Umar Ahmed Gunu     Tinubu Legacy Forum     Edret Sabi Abel     Mope Dasuki Belgore     Age AbdulKareem     Abiodun Oyedepo     Abdulbaqi Jimoh     Aiyedun     Durbar Festival     Mohammed Katsina Ahmed     Grillo     Lanre Jimoh     Kumbi Titiloye     Okin Biscuit     Ganmo Electricity Sub-Station     Abdul-Rasheed Na\'Allah     Kola Olota     Gbugbu International Market     Muslim Media Watch Group Of Nigeria     Najim Yaasin     TIC     Ahmad Fatima Bisola     Medinat Folorunsho Salman     Hassan A. Saliu     Salihu Alhaji Musa     Matthew Okedare