Sultan of Sokoto calls for unity with Atiku
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Punch
Sultan of Sokoto Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III received former Nigerian vice-president Atiku Abubakar and his delegation at his palace in Sokoto. He called on Nigerians to prioritise peace, unity and mutual understanding amid the country’s difficulties, Punch reports.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, called on Nigerians on Wednesday to preserve peace, unity and mutual understanding in order to address the country’s difficulties. He was speaking during a visit to his palace in Sokoto by Atiku Abubakar, a former vice-president and candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), according to Punch.
The sultan urged Nigerians to work together beyond their political, religious and ethnic differences. He also highlighted the role of traditional leaders in peaceful coexistence, national unity and sustainable development, according to Punch.
Atiku Abubakar thanked the sultan for his welcome and acknowledged the contribution of traditional authorities to peace and national development. The meeting focused on issues of national interest and the promotion of peace, unity and development, according to Punch.
The visit comes after the launch, on 4 November in Sokoto, of Atiku Abubakar’s presidential campaign. The candidate had also promised the previous day to restore security in Nigeria in 2027.
