Sultan of Sokoto not dead, alive and Well – MPAC

By David Odama

The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) have dispel the rumours making the round about the death of the Sultan

MPAC in a statement in Sokoto, notify the Ummah and address the unfounded rumors concerning the supposed passing away of His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III.

According to MPAC Chairman, Disu Kamor on Tuesday, “the organization unequivocally affirm that, the Sultan is alive, in good health, and fully engaged in his esteemed responsibilities as a spiritual guide to millions of Muslims in Nigeria and beyond.

“In the Name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful We urge the public to disregard the malicious rumors and to remain vigilant in verifying news sources.

“Such rumors only serve to distract and mislead the Sultan’s leadership and contributions to promoting peace, unity, and Islamic values in Nigeria that are invaluable.

“We will not let false information tarnish his reputation. May Allah protect and preserve our leaders and inspire us all to uphold truth and respect in every word and action.”

“We also note that the Sokoto State Government has previously denied any plans to dethrone the Sultan, describing such allegations as false.”

“Government has reassured the public that the law guiding the appointment of traditional rulers in the state remains unchanged.

“We stand in solidarity with the Sultan and the Sokoto Emirate Council. We condemn the spread of false information and its potential to cause harm.”

“We reaffirm our commitment to promoting truth, peace, and understanding. We call on the law enforcement agencies to investigate the sources of these malicious rumors, identify and prosecute the perpetrators and take measures to prevent future occurrences.”

“Lastly, we call on the public to verify information through credible sources and to report any suspicious activities to the authorities.Let us work together to maintain peace and stability in our communities” MPAC added.