MURIC Condemns Islamophobic Attacks on Oluwo of Iwo, Calls for Respect of His Rights

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) condemned the attacks on Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Rasheed Akanbi, labeling them as Islamophobic. MURIC dismissed allegations of drug use against the monarch and praised his recent legal victory.

Professor Ishaq Akintola, the Executive Director of MURIC, defended Oluwo's outspokenness on social and religious issues, emphasizing his right to freedom of expression. Akintola criticized the cyberbullying and false accusations directed at Oluwo, highlighting the need to respect his fundamental human rights.

The statement from MURIC aimed to address the discrimination and intolerance faced by Oluwo due to his bold stance on Islamic matters.