Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged Peter Obi and other politicians seeking redress in court to accept the outcomes of the 2023 elections in good faith.
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Recall Obi had challenged INEC’s declaration of Bola Tinubu of All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the 2023 presidential election.
Sultan, however, in his Eid-el-Fitr message to Nigerians on Friday in Sokoto, said “people should go ahead with their routine activities peacefully”.
“Politicians seeking redress in courts should take the outcomes in good faith and support whoever emerges for the sustenance of peace, unity and development,” he added.
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He also felicitated with all the Muslims across the country and prayed for the elected leaders to succeed in delivering their campaign promises to the citizens.
Who is Sultan of Sokoto?
The Sultan of Sokoto holds a significant position as the traditional and spiritual leader of the Fulani people in Nigeria. Additionally, he serves as the head of the Nigerian National Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA). His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar IV, is the reigning Sultan of Sokoto. He assumed the throne on November 2, 2006, after the unfortunate demise of his predecessor, Sultan Muhammadu Maccido, who died in a plane crash.
The Sultan of Sokoto holds a significant position of influence in Nigeria, particularly among the Muslim population residing in the northern region of the country. The individual in question has been instrumental in advancing Islamic education, culture, and values, while also serving as a mediator in conflicts and fostering harmony and solidarity among the Nigerian people. The Sultanate of Sokoto, established by Usman dan Fodio, a prominent Muslim reformer and leader of the Fulani Jihad, has a rich history dating back to the early 19th century. The Fulani Jihad had a significant impact on the northern region of Nigeria, leading to the establishment of the Sokoto Caliphate.
