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Do you support Sharia Law and what limits should it have within Nigeria’s constitutional system?

Of course, as a Muslim, I believe in the Sharia Law. However, its application within the Nigerian society, being a multi-religious entity, should be limited to customary law interpretation and only be applicable when the disputing parties adopt the Sharia Law as a mutual framework for adjudication.

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Question: Do you support Sharia Law and what limits should it have within Nigeria’s constitutional system? Answer: Of course, as a Muslim, I believe in the Sharia Law. However, its application within the Nigerian society, being a multi-religious entity, should be limited to customary law interpretation and only be applicable when the disputing parties adopt the Sharia Law as a mutual framework for adjudication.
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