ODEH, Lemuel Ekedegwa2017-11-232017-11-232010-121117-3432http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/57The Sharia is a debacle in the history of Nigeria's development. The adoption of the Sharia in Nigeria in some stales of Northern Nigeria since the advent of the present democratic dispensation has caused crises which led to destruction of lives and property, and is well threatened the corporate existence of the Nigerian slate. The paper argues that selfish and insensitive leadership are the main causes of the problems arising from the Sharia palaver. It suggests that purposeful leadership should be the major concern of our leaders and political elites. The paper further went on to opine that both leaders and the led should embrace the ethos of democracy and tolerance.enResurgence, Sharia, Contemporary, NigeriaArticle