The Media Team of the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that the Sultan endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in 2027.
In a press statement signed by Prince Bashir Adefaka and released on Tuesday, the palace said it was “not possible” for the Sultan to make such a statement, in public or in private.
“Our simple response to the report is that it is not possible for the Sultan, as the father of all, to make such a statement,” the statement read.
The team described the viral claim as a “malicious and unpatriotic attempt” to drag the revered monarch into partisan politics for selfish interests. It urged Nigerians across all sectors to disregard and condemn the report.
According to the statement, the Sultan’s role as both a traditional and religious leader requires him to remain neutral and serve as a father figure to all Nigerians.
“Let it be made clear once again that the institutions of monarchy and religion led by the Sultan are institutions of a father figure. As such, His Eminence cannot but remain within the purview of that role by offering fatherly, royal and spiritual blessings, as well as guidance, to Nigerian politicians who seek his counsel and blessings,” it said.
The palace added that “The Sultan’s doors cannot be shut against anyone who comes to him, regardless of political affiliation or persuasion. His Eminence has consistently demonstrated that he is the father of all and will continue to relate with all Nigerians without discrimination.”
The Media Team called on the public to reject any attempt to associate the Sultan with the campaign or candidacy of any individual ahead of the 2027 general elections. It stressed that he remains committed to promoting peace, unity, stability and peaceful coexistence among Nigeria’s diverse peoples and faiths.
It also appealed to journalists and social media users to verify information before sharing it, warning against reports that could mislead the public or drag traditional and religious institutions into political controversies.
