The Sultan of Sokoto and the leader of Muslims in Nigeria, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar lll, has lamented that some few elites who think that they must control Nigeria are planning to dismantle the country purely for selfish reasons.
Africa Today News, New York reports that the Sultan, stated this yesterday in Bauchi during the commissioning of the ultra-modern permanent hajj camp. He stated that the present situation in the country called for urgent action by the concerned authorities in order to restore the confidence of Nigerians because there are many “satans” in the country.
He said, “Some people are doing a lot to dismantle this country and I believe we have the duty to rise up to the occasion and challenge those few elites that think they must control this country.
“Let the masses know that yes we have a role to play, we have a stake in this country and nobody can force us to do what they want us to do without our support.
‘That is why when my dear brother Sheikh Sanu Yahaya Jingir said that your vote is your power and you can change any government, the only thing to do is to register and vote on the voting day and don’t allow anybody to steal your vote.
‘It is time for you to reorganize and re-strategize and have an excellent leadership in this great country.’
The Sultan went further to explain that leadership is from Almighty Allah, adding that “He expects us to be just, fair and equitable to all.
‘We should know that one day we will all give an account of our stewardship in the hereafter.
‘It is important for us to discharge our leadership responsibility to the best of our ability and leave the rest to Him.’ he concluded.
AFRICA TODAY NEWS, NEW YORK