The Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe has ordered the Chief Imam of Ekiti State, Alhaji Sheik Jamiu Kewulere to disband the Sharia Panel constituted by the religious institution.
Recalled that the Independent Shari’ah Arbitration Panel held its inaugural sitting in Ado Ekiti to provide arbitration based on Islamic jurisprudence.
Speaking with newsmen during a meeting with members of Muslims community led by president League of Imams and Alafas, Sheik Jamiu kewulre, the monarch said the panel has been misconstrued by the public, hence the need to disband for peace to reign in Ekiti.
In his justification, Alhaji Sheik Jamiu Kewulere confirmed the existence of the committee, saying it was basically instituted to resolve issues among couples and the distribution of will among children.
He noted that the panel does not adopt the practice of the sharia law known to people, but to resolve issues and instill peace among couples under the Islamic religion.
However, the Monarch tasked the Chief Imam to cancel the panel with immediate effect for peaceful coexistence of residents.
