The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged Nigerians to intensify prayers for the country and its leaders ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying Nigeria’s future depends on responsible, God-fearing and visionary leadership.
In his Eid-el-Kabir message delivered on Wednesday, the monarch, who is also the President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), called for national unity, spiritual reflection and renewed commitment to peace and development.
The Sultan urged Muslims and other Nigerians not to relent in praying for divine guidance in the selection of leaders capable of addressing the nation’s economic and security challenges ahead of the next general elections.
“Our prayers are always the guiding light toward the choice of our leaders; therefore, we should sustain more prayers in our quest for the best country we desire,” the Sultan stated.
He stressed that beyond elections and political campaigns, Nigeria’s stability requires patriotism, justice, competence and God-fearing leadership.
The traditional ruler also called on citizens to uphold the virtues of sacrifice, tolerance, obedience and devotion as demonstrated during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
According to him, the season symbolises spiritual reflection, unity and national rebirth.
The Sultan further prayed for lasting peace, unity, prosperity and improved economic and security conditions in the country ahead of future celebrations.
