The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has advised Nigerians to express their grievances to leaders respectfully rather than resorting to insults.
“It is good to always tell our leaders when there is problem but in doing so, we should avoid abusive words,” he said in his Sallah message on Sunday, March 30, after observing Eid-el-Fitr prayers at Fakon Idi.
He cautioned that insulting leaders would not encourage them to act on citizens’ concerns. “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,” he added.
The Sultan, who also serves as the President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, urged Nigerians to pray 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.
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“You should also continue praying for peace, development and prosperity in our states and the country at large,” he said.
He congratulated Muslims on completing the 29-day Ramadan fast and encouraged them to uphold the virtues learned during the holy month.
“Don’t go back to those things that you were doing before the Holy Month of Ramadan,” he advised.
He also commended Islamic preachers for their conduct during Ramadan Tafsir and urged them to continue in the same manner.
Additionally, he praised Governor Ahmed Aliyu for providing Ramadan palliatives to the poor and orphans and for executing developmental projects across the state.