The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Dr Sa’ad Abubakar, on Saturday, has called on Sokoto state government to borrow a leaf from Kebbi State in view of its unique mode of playing politics.
The Sultan was highly elated by the presence of three former governors of Kebbi State seated side-by-side with the incumbent governor for a lecture on Malam Abdullahi Fodio.
He made this statement at the maiden edition of Malam Abdullahi Fodio Annual Public Lecture 2024 held at the Presidential Lodge in Birnin Kebbi.
Sultan described the scenario as unique, distinctive and unparallel worthy of commendation, saying that all the governors put aside their political differences and come together for a common goal of promoting Abdullahi Fodio’s legacies.
“This is something that we need to borrow from Kebbi State. Today, we see all the three former governors seated together with the incumbent in a very historic event of Mallam Abdullahi Fodio Annual Public Lecture,” he said.
The Sultan described Nigeria as a one big family in view of the cordial relationship that exists between different regions of the country, observing: “The event brought together different traditional rulers from across Nigeria.”
This, according to him, signifies love, tolerance, understanding and accommodation among Nigerians regardless of culture, tribe or religion.
Speaking on leadership, Sultan Abubakar advised Nigerians to stop castigating their leaders, instead, they should pray for them and tell them the truth.
“It’s very important that we tell our leaders the truth, if they abide by it, good, if they refused, leave them to their creator.
“Leaders should bear in mind that one day, they will stand before Almighty Allah to account for their stewardship.
“In the affairs of people fear Allah (SWT), in the affairs of Almighty Allah fear no one. Leadership is all about justice, doing the right thing for the good of the people you lead,” he noted.
