The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Mohammad Abubakar II, has called on Nigerians to refrain from criticizing their leaders.
He said Nigerians should instead leave them to God to handle in His own way.
The Sultan, while stressing the temporary nature of all things, encouraged continuous prayer for both the country and its leaders.
He reminded leaders that they would be held accountable before God on the Day of Resurrection, with no one to defend them in His presence.
The monarch also warned religious leaders against misleading their followers for personal gain, noting that most followers place deep trust in their guidance.
His stated this at a Regional Conference on Climate Change-Induced Conflicts in Northern Nigeria, organized by the Kaduna State Bureau of Interfaith in collaboration with International Alert.
“Only God can save any human being. Focus on worshiping Allah (God) and leave the rest to Him. Don’t follow those who might lead you astray. Our country faces many challenges, and we must turn to God in prayer. Let us intensify prayers in our mosques and churches
“Even though many feel times are particularly hard, we believe relief will come. Let’s increase our prayers for our leaders, trusting God to address them in His way,” he said.
He noted that the North faces issues like climate change, poverty, and insecurity, but highlighted the region’s legacy of unity and resilience.