A petition link titled “Help Say Yes to Sharia Law by Signing this Petition” is currently circulating on social media in Nigeria, urging Muslims to support the implementation of Sharia law. The petition link https://www.swift-links.com/yes-sharia, claims to have the backing of Muslim leaders and encourages users to sign up.
This comes at a time when discussions around the possible introduction of Sharia law in south-west Nigeria have sparked controversy.
However, upon investigation, the petition link is found to be fraudulent. The website lacks credibility and does not belong to any recognized Islamic, governmental, or legal institution in Nigeria. Similar fake petitions have been used to harvest personal data or redirect users to scam pages, often requiring them to share the link or provide sensitive information.
Verdict: Fake and Misleading
There is no official petition by Muslim leaders or any organisation in Nigeria promoting Sharia law through this link. The claim is false and should be ignored. Nigerians are advised to refrain from clicking the link, signing the petition, or providing any personal details to avoid falling victim to phishing scams.
