*Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar(middle) on Monday when he received the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 Campaign Council, led by its Director-General, Senator Abdul-Aziz Yari Abubakar, at his palace in Sokoto.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged Nigerians to carefully assess the promises of politicians before deciding who to vote for in the 2027 general elections.
He also cautioned politicians against politicising insecurity and other national challenges in their campaigns, urging them to focus on issues that would promote peace, unity and development.
The Sultan spoke on Monday when he received the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 Campaign Council, led by its Director-General, Senator Abdul-Aziz Yari Abubakar, at his palace in Sokoto.
He said voters should listen carefully to the promises of politicians during the electioneering period and make their choices based on what they believed would best serve their interests and those of the country.
The Sultan urged political parties and their candidates to conduct peaceful and issue-based campaigns, respect the choices of the electorate and play politics in a manner that would strengthen national unity and development.
He said no government anywhere in the world could completely eradicate insecurity and poverty, but could work towards reducing their effects on the people.
The Sultan wished members of the APC campaign council success and prayed for continued peace, stability and good governance in Nigeria.
Earlier, The DG Campaign Council Senator Yari said the delegation was at the palace to seek the Sultan’s fatherly guidance, advice and prayers ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Yari said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had, even before becoming president, demonstrated commitment to the development of the North and the country by supporting other leaders and development initiatives.
He said the APC-led Federal Government had several achievements to showcase to Nigerians, particularly under President Tinubu.
According to him, the administration has remained committed to promoting peace, unity and cohesion across the country.
Yari assured the Sultan that the party would conduct peaceful campaigns and appealed for his continued support and prayers.
Those in attendance during the visit were Wazirin Sokoto, Sa’in Kilgori and the Governors of Sokoto, kebbi and Zamfara from the zone. Others are Former Governor Masari, Former Governor and Sen. Wammako, Former Governor Bunu Sharriff, Former Sen President Anyim, Former Governor Ganduje, Former Governor and Sen Aliero, and Hon. James Faleke.