By Sabiu Abdullahi
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has called on the Sokoto State government to “jealously guard” the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III.
Speaking at the North West Peace & Security Summit in Katsina State, Shettima stated the importance of the Sultan’s institution, saying “he represents an idea, he is an Institution, that all of us in this country need to jealousy guard, protect, promote, preserve and project for the growth of our nation.”
Shettima’s remarks come after the Executive Director of Muslim Rights Council (MURIC), Prof. Isiaq Akintola, raised an alarm over an alleged plot by the Sokoto government to depose the Sultan.
Akintola had warned that Nigerian Muslims would reject any attempt to depose the Sultan, who is not only a traditional ruler but also the spiritual head of all Nigerian Muslims.
“MURIC advises the governor to look before he leaps. The Sultan’s stool is not only traditional, it is also religious. His jurisdiction goes beyond Sokoto, it covers the whole of Nigeria,” Akintola said.
The Sokoto State government had earlier deposed 15 traditional rulers for various offences, sparking concerns over the Sultan’s safety.
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