What Sultan Of Sokoto Told Buhari, Tinubu During Visit

The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Mohammed Sa’ad Abubakar III, has prayed to God to select the most suitable leader that will address the various challenges facing the country.

The revered monarch stated this on Thursday when he received President Muhammadu Buhari, the All Progressives Congress (APC) flagbearer, Bola Tinubu, and other leaders of the ruling party, at his palace.

Abubakar said as traditional ruler, he cannot openly take sides in the political contest, but he would continue to receive everyone that sought the blessing of the throne and pray to God to give the country the best president that would elevate Nigeria to greater height.

The monarch told Buhari that many had come before him for the same purpose while many more would still come, adding that he would continue to pray for the country.

He expressed disgust on those who are in the habit of abusing and cursing leaders because of the fact that, to them, such leaders are not performing to their satisfaction.

He said that cursing leaders amount to cursing the country and the system, saying that such people only succeed in complicating matters for the country.

“We will continue to pray for our nation. We cannot be tired of praying and will continue to advocate for peaceful and free elections in our fatherland.

“If you pray for leaders, God may answer you and intervene to make them perform better for the benefit of all. But if you curse them, God may also answer you by intervening to make them weak and confused, also for the hardship on the people. We all suffer for the consequences of what we say about our leaders.

“Our concern is peace, security, stability and development of the country in all ramifications. That is why we don’t openly support any candidate, believing that God has already known who the leader we are praying to have, is.”

He assured President Buhari that the Caliphate was behind him as he sought to ensure free and fair elections, adding that he had always been praying to God to help him to do better for the country before he leaves office.