THE Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged Nigerians to carefully assess the promises of politicians before deciding who to support in the 2027 general elections.
News Point Nigeria reports that the Sultan also cautioned politicians against politicising insecurity and other national challenges during their campaigns, urging them instead to focus on issues capable of promoting peace, unity and development.
The Sultan spoke on Monday when he received the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 Campaign Council, led by its Director-General, Senator Abdul-Aziz Yari Abubakar, at his palace in Sokoto.
He advised voters to listen carefully to the promises of politicians during the electioneering period and make their choices based on what they believe would best serve their interests and those of the country.
The monarch also urged political parties and their candidates to conduct peaceful and issue-based campaigns, respect the choices of the electorate and play politics in a manner that would strengthen national unity and development.
He noted that no government anywhere in the world could completely eradicate insecurity and poverty, but stressed that governments could work towards reducing their effects on the people.
The Sultan wished members of the APC campaign council success and prayed for continued peace, stability and good governance in Nigeria.
Earlier, Senator Yari said the delegation visited the Sultan’s palace to seek his fatherly guidance, advice and prayers ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Yari said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had, even before becoming President, demonstrated his commitment to the development of the North and Nigeria by supporting other leaders and development initiatives.
He said the APC-led Federal Government had several achievements to showcase to Nigerians, particularly under the Tinubu administration.
According to him, the administration has remained committed to promoting peace, unity and cohesion across the country.
Yari assured the Sultan that the party would conduct peaceful campaigns and appealed for his continued support and prayers ahead of the elections.
Also speaking, Sokoto State Governor, Dr Ahmed Aliyu, said the 2027 electioneering process had commenced nationwide in line with the timetable and guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Aliyu explained that the campaign council considered it necessary to pay an early visit to the Sultan because of his position as the spiritual leader of the Muslim Ummah and his longstanding commitment to peace and national unity.
Other members of the delegation included Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris; Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal; Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko; Senator Adamu Aliero; Senator Ali Modu Sheriff; former Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari; and former APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, among others.