The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Friday urged all Nigerians, irrespective of their political affiliation, to support the agenda of the second tenure of President Muhammadu Buhari.
According to Dailytrust, the President-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), gave the advice on Friday at a Public lecture and Juma’at Special Prayers held at the National Mosque, organized by the Presidential Inaugural Committee.
The Sultan who was represented by the Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, also urged the government to be all-inclusive in terms of delivering to Nigerians services and treat them as one. He advised the government to respect the 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.”
Speaking on Ramadan, 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.
