The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, advised Nigerians to avoid insults when addressing their grievances to leaders. He emphasized the importance of respectful dialogue and constructive engagement in expressing concerns.
“It is good to always tell our leaders when there is problem but in doing so, we should avoid abusive words,” he said.
“If you insult your leader, how can you ask him to do something for you?
“But if you tell him your problems in a polite manner, I am sure he will listen to you and even do the needful.”
While delivering his Sallah message after Eid-el-Fitr prayers at Fakon Idi, the Sultan urged Nigerians to keep praying for their leaders.
“Pray for Mr President, pray for your Governors, pray for your local government chairmen and pray for your lawmakers so that God can pity them and assist them in discharging their responsibilities.
You should also continue praying for peace, development and prosperity in our states and the country at large,” he said.
Sultan Sa’ad, President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, congratulated Muslims on completing the 29-day Ramadan fast. He urged them to uphold the virtues of the holy month in their daily lives.
“Don’t go back to those things that you were doing before the Holy Month of Ramadan,” he counselled them.
He praised Islamic preachers for their decorum during Ramadan Tafsir and encouraged them to uphold the same standard in future sermons.