From Muhammad Gazali Garba
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on politicians in the country to avoid politicising insecurity in their campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Sultan made the call when he received a high-powered delegation led by the Director-General of the APC 2027 Campaign Council, Senator Abdul-Aziz Yari Abubakar, who paid a courtesy visit to his palace in Sokoto today, Monday.
Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar said no government in the world could completely eradicate insecurity and poverty, but could only work towards reducing their effects on the people.
He urged politicians to conduct peaceful and issue-based campaigns, respect the choices of the electorate and play politics positively in the interest of national unity and development.
The Sultan wished the APC Campaign Council success in justifying the confidence reposed in its members and urged Nigerians to listen carefully to and assess politicians’ promises during the electioneering period.
He also prayed for the country’s leaders and for continued peace and stability in Nigeria.
Speaking earlier, the Director-General of the APC 2027 Campaign Council, Senator Abdul-Aziz Yari Abubakar, said the delegation was at the Sultan’s palace to seek his fatherly guidance, advice and prayers ahead of the party’s 2027 electioneering campaign.
Senator Yari added that even before becoming President, Tinubu had demonstrated his commitment to the development of the North in particular and the country in general by supporting other leaders.
Senator Yari said the APC-led Federal Government had many achievements to showcase to Nigerians, particularly under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He maintained that since assuming office, President Tinubu had remained committed to promoting peace, unity and cohesion across the country.
Senator Yari assured that the party would conduct peaceful campaigns and appealed to the Sultan for his continued support and prayers.
Also speaking, Sokoto State Governor, Dr Ahmed Aliyu, said the 2027 electioneering process had officially commenced across the country in line with the timetable and guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The governor said, considering the Sultan’s position as the spiritual leader of the Muslim Ummah and his longstanding commitment to peace and national unity, the APC Campaign Council deemed it necessary to pay an early visit to him to seek his fatherly guidance, prayers and royal blessings ahead of the elections.
Members of the delegation included the governors of Kebbi and Zamfara states, 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.
