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Sultan calls for prayers ahead of elections

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  • The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, urged Nigerians to pray for credible leaders ahead of the 2027 general elections.
  • He emphasized the need for integrity, vision, and divine guidance in choosing leaders to address national challenges like insecurity and economic hardship.
  • The Sultan also called for embracing Eid-el-Kabir values and commended Governor Ahmed Aliyu's efforts in Sokoto State.

Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called for intensified prayers among Nigerians as the nation approaches the 2027 general elections. In his Eid-el-Kabir message, the monarch stressed the critical need for leaders possessing integrity, vision, and a fear of God to navigate the country's current challenges. He highlighted that divine guidance is essential in selecting credible leaders capable of tackling issues such as insecurity and economic hardship.

Our prayers are always the guiding light toward the choice of our leaders; therefore, we should sustain more prayers in our quest for the best country we desire.

— Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar IIIEmphasizing the role of prayer in selecting leaders.

The Sultan, who also leads the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, stated that Nigeria's progress hinges not only on political processes but also on justice, sincerity, competence, and selfless leadership. He encouraged citizens to continuously seek divine intervention in the selection of leaders who can steer the nation toward its desired future. The monarch emphasized that prayer should be a guiding light in this quest.

He stressed that Nigeria’s progress would not depend solely on political campaigns and elections, but also on justice, sincerity, competence and selfless leadership.

— Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar IIIHighlighting the qualities needed for national progress.

Furthermore, Sultan Abubakar III urged Nigerians to embody the values of sacrifice, tolerance, obedience, and compassion, which are central to the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. He noted that these virtues are fundamental for fostering peaceful coexistence and driving national development. He also commended Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State for his administration's efforts in improving security and citizen welfare, including support for Hajj pilgrims. The Sultan prayed for lasting peace, unity, and prosperity in Nigeria, expressing hope for improved economic and security conditions in future celebrations.

He prayed for lasting peace, unity and prosperity across the country and expressed hope that future celebrations would come under better economic and security conditions.

— Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar IIIExpressing hopes for Nigeria's future.
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