The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on Nigerians to refrain from using insults when addressing their grievances to their leaders.
“It is important to inform our leaders when there are issues, but we should do so without using abusive words,” he said.
“If you insult your leader, how can you expect him to address your concerns? But if you present your problems in a respectful manner, I am sure he will listen and take necessary action.”
Delivering his Sallah message after observing the Eid-el-Fitr prayer at Fakon Idi on Sunday, the Sultan urged Nigerians to continue praying for their leaders at all levels. As the President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, he also congratulated Muslims on successfully completing the 29-day Ramadan fast and encouraged them to uphold the values of the holy month in their daily lives.
“Pray for Mr. President, pray for your governors, pray for your local government chairmen, and pray for your lawmakers so that God may guide them and help them fulfill their responsibilities,” he said.
He further urged Nigerians to continue praying for peace, development, and prosperity across the nation.
“Do not return to the negative habits you abandoned during the Holy Month of Ramadan,” he counseled.
The Sultan also praised Islamic preachers for maintaining decorum in their Ramadan Tafsir sessions and encouraged them to uphold the same standard in their future sermons.
