May 29: Tinubu Will Not Be Sworn In? Sultan of Sokoto Speaks

• The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has commented on the controversies around the possibility of Bola Tinubu, the president-elect, not being inaugurated on May 29
• Abubakar, while addressing traditional and religious leaders at a gathering on Wednesday, said whether everyone likes it or not, Buhari will leave on May 29, and a new government will be inaugurated
• The Islamic leader in Nigeria then urged the religious and traditional leaders to pray for the success of Tinubu's administration in piloting the affairs of the country

FCT, Abuja - Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, has shared his thought about the controversies that suggest that Bola Tinubu, the president-elect, may not be inaugurated because of the arguments of the opposition parties.

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According to Daily Trust, the Sultan on Wednesday, May 17, said every Nigerian should know that President Muhammadu Buhari will hand over to the new administration on May 29, “whether they like it or not.”

What Sultan of Sokoto said about Bola Tinubu's inauguration

At a roundtable discussion with traditional and religious leaders in Abuja, Abubakar urged Nigerians to pray for the incoming administration to succeed in running the country's affairs.

The World Bank organised the event to chart ways to increase human capital development in Nigeria, most importantly, girl child education.

The Sultan then urged the traditional and religious leaders not to abandon the advocacy to end child marriage and other vices stalling the growth of girls in their community.

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Abubakar said:

“There must be change because, in the next few days or weeks, there will be a new government. What can we contribute to that government to stabilise?"

The Sultan also tasked the attendees to think outside the box after May 29 to move the country forward.

He said:

“Whether anybody likes it, it must take place. A new government is coming on 29 May, so what can we do besides prayers because we believe in the Almighty? We believe in God, that gives and takes."

"U.S.-Nigeria partnership is built on shared interests": US secretary to Tinubu

Legit.ng earlier reported that the United States Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken, had phoned Bola Tinubu, president-elect, ahead of his May 29 inauguration.

Blinken, in a telephone call, disclosed that the U.S.-Nigeria relationship was built on shared interests that should be protected and strengthened under the Tinubu administration.

The Secretary also urged Tinubu to build an inclusive leadership that will reflect the interest of all Nigerians.

Source: Legit.ng