Oluwo of Iwo backs Sharia law in South-West, citing constitutional rights. Sharia Court in Oyo sparks mixed reactions ahead of 2025 launch. Oba Akanbi says Sharia law respects religious freedom and local customs. The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has called for the implementation of Sharia law in the South-West, asserting it as a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the South West zone of the country could have three more additional states if a proposal before the House of Representatives scales through. The proposal is being sponsored by the lawmaker representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency, Osun State, Oluwole Oke. The suggested legislation aims to establish separate states, namely- Oke-Ogun, Ijebu, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere on Wednesday, annulled the office of the acting leader of the group being occupied by Pa Ayo Adebanjo. Afenifere, which appointed Adebanjo as the acting leader of the group in 2022, said the position had been abrogated, adding that another group named as Afenifere Elders … Read more
The Yoruba Obas Forum has highlighted eight crucial areas that President-elect Bola Tinubu’s incoming administration must prioritize. The forum expressed their stance in a joint statement. The monarchs emphasized the importance of tackling these issues for the betterment of the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Yoruba Obas Forum, a collective of traditional rulers … Read more