MURIC Demands Law School Exam Suspension Over Hijab Ban
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called for the suspension of Law School examinations following allegations that hijab-wearing female candidates were barred from entering examination halls on October 31, 2026. In a press statement issued on November 1, 2026, by its Founder and Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the organization reported that several candidates were forced to stand outside for about an hour until they removed their hijabs.
Akintola described the incidents as harassment and intimidation, asserting that they infringed on the candidates' rights. He condemned the actions as a disruption of the educational pursuits of Muslim women and referenced the 1999 Constitution's provisions on freedom of religion.
MURIC also cited a Supreme Court ruling from 2022 that deemed hijab bans discriminatory. The organization warned it would mobilize parents, Muslim youths, and stakeholders for peaceful protests across Law School campuses if their demands for an investigation and suspension of the exams were not met.
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