Support President Buhari’s second term irrespective of political affiliation - Sultan
- The Sultan of Sokoto called on Nigerians to support President Muhammadu Buhari’s second term
- The religious leader also called on the government to be all-inclusive
- Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III also urged Muslims to use the Ramadan month to pray for the country
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Friday in Abuja urged all Nigerians, irrespective of their political affiliation, to support the agenda of the second tenure of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Abubakar III, who is also the President-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), gave the advice at a Public lecture and Juma’at Special Prayers held at the National Mosque, organised by the Presidential Inaugural Committee.
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The Monarch, represented by the Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, urged government to be all-inclusive in terms of delivering to Nigerians services and treat them as one.
He advised the government to respect principle of democracy and run a government of the people by the people and for the people.
” I believe that all Nigerians will like to participate very peacefully and efficiently to ensure that government achieves peace, progress and security for the country.”
The Sultan urged all Muslims to use the period of Ramadan to pray for enhanced peace, progress and development of the country.
The Guest Speaker, Dr Bashir Umar, Imam, AlFurqan Masjid, Kano, cautioned Muslims against promoting hate speech, to avoid creating violence in the country.
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Speaking on topic,’ Harnessing Our Diversity for Peaceful Coexistence and National Security’, Umar urged leaders to advance good governance through effective education and job creation.
He urged those in position of authority to fear Allah and to be trustworthy, adding that leadership is a trust that comes with responsibilities.
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that new details had emerged of alleged infractions by the Emir of Kano, Mallam Muhammadu Sanusi II, which led to some drastic actions by Governor Ganduje
Ganduje had signed into law a bill creating four new emirates in the state. Similarly, the state's anti-corruption agency of the government reopened an investigation into the finances of the Kano Emirate Council, the body overseeing the state’s traditional institutions, headed by Emir Sanusi.
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