Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, has denied the reports alleging that he urged Nigerians to support the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
In a statement signed by Prince Bashir Adefaka, the Sultan’s media team, the Northern monarch described the claim as false, insisting that the Sultan, as a father figure to all Nigerians, could not make such a partisan political statement either publicly or privately.
The statement also urged Nigerians to disregard and condemn what it described as a malicious attempt to drag the Sultan into partisan politics.
“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 said.
It further stated, “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 the public not to accept any efforts to misrepresent the Sultan’s views or link him to any political campaign or candidate before the 2027 general elections.
They also said the Sultan is still dedicated to encouraging peace, unity, stability, and harmony among Nigeria’s many communities and religions.
The statement asked journalists and social media users to be careful and check facts before sharing news that could mislead people or involve traditional and religious leaders in political debates.