A coalition of Yoruba groups has dragged the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, and some Islamic leaders to court over an attempt to bring Sharia law to the Southwest.

According to the coalition, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has been petitioned concerning the issue, adding that arrests will soon be made.

MyNigeria learnt that the Supreme Council of Shari’ah in Nigeria, Oyo State chapter, had planned to inaugurate a Sharia court in Oyo on January 11.

However, the plan was set aside after Yoruba people kicked against it, saying such will create a division and disrupt the peace enjoyed in their region.

In a statement, the organizers said a new date will be announced for the inauguration of an Independent Sharia Arbitration Panel, which many mistook for a Sharia court.

However, at a press conference, the Yoruba coalition consisting of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), Agbekoya, group of witches, youths, and Yoruba people in the diaspora, alleged that the plan to implement Sharia is an attempt to steal the land belonging to the Yoruba people.

"It is a religious war they are coming with. It is called political Islam. They want to use it to steal our land. That was the same tactics they used to steal Hausa land to the extent that a Hausa man cannot become king in what used to be his land. It is Fulanis people that are now ruling the Hausa ethnic group," the coalition said.

The coalition reminded the Sharia advocates that Yoruba people are peace-loving but won't hesitate to fight back if pushed to the wall.

The groups also stated that Yoruba people don't fight religious wars because in almost every family, one is likely going to find adherents of Christianity, Islam and traditional religion.

They said a letter has been written to the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, concerning the issue and that a campaign was recently carried out in the state against Sharia.

The coalition kicked against the postponement announced by the Sharia advocates, saying a total cancellation is what they want.

"We don't want Sharia that cuts hands and legs for stealing. We don't want a court that will stop boys and girls from greeting their parents in the Yoruba traditional way, the coalition said.