The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan has adjourned the substantive hearing in the ongoing UI–ISI Hijab appeals to Thursday, May 21, 2026, following the presence of multiple pending applications before the court.
This development was disclosed in a statement released by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Oyo State Chapter, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
According to MURIC, the hearing scheduled for Tuesday could not proceed on the substantive appeals due to several applications awaiting determination across the various appeal files.
The court reportedly heard arguments on all pending applications except one filed by the 1st Respondent, which challenged the competence of the Notice and Brief of Argument submitted by the 5th and 6th Respondents in each of the appeals.
After listening to the submissions presented by counsel on the various applications, the Honourable Court directed that the application filed by the 1st Respondent would be considered alongside the substantive hearing of the appeals.
As a result, the case was adjourned to Thursday, May 21, 2026, for the hearing of both the substantive appeals and the outstanding application.
Reacting to the development, MURIC Oyo State Chapter reiterated its confidence in the judicial process and reaffirmed its commitment to the protection of the constitutional and fundamental rights of Muslim students who choose to practice their religion freely, including the wearing of hijab in educational institutions.
The organization further called on members of the Muslim community and supporters of justice to remain calm and conduct themselves peacefully while the legal process continues.
“We remain resolute and confident in the judicial process,” the statement noted, urging members of the Muslim Ummah to stay steadfast and prayerful as the case progresses.
The UI–ISI Hijab case has continued to attract attention among religious and legal stakeholders, with many closely monitoring the proceedings and awaiting the court’s final decision on the matter.
