The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that he called on Nigerians to support the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by his media aide, Prince Bashir Adefaka, the Sultan’s media team described the claim as false and misleading, insisting that the revered traditional ruler, as a father figure to all Nigerians, could not make such a partisan political statement either publicly or privately.
According to the statement, the Sultan remains committed to his non-partisan role and continues to offer guidance, blessings and counsel to all Nigerians regardless of political affiliation.
“Our simple response to the report is that it is not possible for the Sultan, as the father of all, to make such a statement, either publicly or in any other forum.”
The statement further emphasised that the institutions of monarchy and religion under the Sultan’s leadership are founded on neutrality and inclusiveness.
“Let it be made clear once again that the institutions of monarchy and religion led by the Sultan are institutions of a father figure. As such, His Eminence cannot but remain within the purview of that role by offering fatherly, royal and spiritual blessings, as well as guidance, to Nigerian politicians who seek his counsel and blessings.
“The Sultan’s doors cannot be shut against anyone who comes to him, regardless of political affiliation or persuasion. His Eminence has consistently demonstrated that he is the father of all and will continue to relate with all Nigerians without discrimination.”
The media team urged Nigerians to disregard and condemn what it described as a deliberate attempt to drag the Sultan into partisan politics ahead of the 2027 general elections.
It stressed that the Sultan has not endorsed any political party or candidate and should not be associated with any campaign or political agenda.
The statement also reaffirmed the Sultan’s commitment to promoting peace, national unity, stability and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians, irrespective of ethnic, religious or political differences.
In addition, media organisations and social media users were advised to verify information before publishing or sharing reports capable of misleading the public or dragging traditional and religious institutions into political controversies….See More