The
Sultan of Sokoto Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, has reacted to the recent
Operation Python Dance in Abia State, and appealed to Nigerians to live
in peace with one another.
Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigerian Supreme
Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has
urged Nigerians to live in peace with one another for the unity of the
country.
He made the appeal against the backdrop of the rising number of
civilian deaths linked with the on-going military invasion of the
South-east and the resultant reprisal attacks in various parts of the
country.
The monarch, in a statement issued in Sokoto yesterday, said that
religious and community leaders should be given a chance to wade into
the pockets of tension which threaten the continuous survival of the
nation.
He said: “I am calling on all Nigerians to imbibe and embrace
the culture and spirit of living in peace, irrespective of tribal,
ethnic or regional differences.
“Nigeria would continue to remain one nation with a common goal
of purposeful development. The action of some should not be allowed to
tear the country apart.
“Bad ones among our people should be called to order by their elders and community leaders.
“I challenge elder statesmen to call the youth to order and
educate them on the need for peaceful coexistence in their respective
geo-political zones.
“As traditional leaders, we would continue to preach love among the diverse communities in our domains throughout the country.”
The Sultan said Nigeria was brought together by an act of God,
despite the different ethnic group, religions and diverse rich and
beautiful cultures to form one country. He said God would protect the
sovereignty.
He further tasked the federal and state governments as well as
security agencies in their collective efforts to bring sustained peace
and development to the country.
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