The Oluwo of Iwo, in Osun State, King Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has drummed support for the introduction of Sharia law in South-West states.

The monarch insisted that the practice has been existing in Yoruba land for very long time, adding that it is the right of every muslims in the region to enjoy the law.

Speaking with PUNCH on Sunday, King Akanbi noted that western culture totally against muslims in divorce and property sharing matters.

He said: We have Sharia banks in the South-West, and these banks operate according to Sharia law.

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“Sharia law has been in Iwo for over 100 years, and there is a Sharia college in Iwo. It’s the right of Muslims to choose customary law or the high court.

“Many Muslims feel disenfranchised when it comes to the sharing of inheritance and divorce matters.

“Western education doesn’t understand the ways of Muslim divorce, marriage, and inheritance. Sharia law is in the constitution of Nigeria, and it’s visible in the North, where there are Nigerians. Anywhere we have Muslims, there is Sharia.

“If any other person likes it, they can convert to Islam, and Muslims can also convert to Christianity.

“Everyone is free. Sharia shouldn’t be a problem for other religions. No government can deny Muslims their inalienable rights.”