Posted by Chinenye on Thu 05th Nov, 2026 - tori.ng
The Sultan of Sokoto has called on Nigerians to put aside their differences and work together for a better country.
(Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Photo Credit: Punch News)
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, has urged Nigerians to choose peace, unity and understanding as they work through the country's problems.
He made the call on Wednesday while receiving African Democratic Congress presidential candidate and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar at his palace in Sokoto.
Atiku came with members of his delegation for a courtesy visit.
The Sultan stressed that everyone must share responsibility for building the nation.
He said traditional institutions have an important part to play in keeping communities peaceful, strengthening national unity and driving development.
He added that Nigerians should work together, setting aside political, religious and ethnic differences.
Atiku thanked the Sultan for the warm welcome and hospitality shown to him and his team.
He praised traditional rulers, especially the Sultan, for helping to promote peace and development.
He also said that all Nigerians must keep working together to build a better and more prosperous country.
The visit gave both men a chance to talk about issues of national interest and ways to keep promoting peace and development.
The Sultan was joined by the Wazirin Sokoto, Magajin Rafin Sokoto, Galadiman Garin Sokoto, Sa'in Kilgori and the Secretary of the Sultanate Council.