Eid-el-Kabir: Sultan calls for more prayers as Nigeria approaches 2027 elections

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called on Nigerians to step up prayers for the country ahead of the 2027 general elections, stressing that the nation requires leaders of integrity, vision, and God-consciousness to surmount its present difficulties.

The monarch issued the appeal during his Eid-el-Kabir message on Thursday, underscoring the need for spiritual introspection, national unity, and patriotism in the quest for a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria.

As President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, the Sultan noted that Nigerians must continue to seek divine direction in the selection of credible leaders capable of tackling insecurity, economic hardship, and other pressing national issues.

“Our prayers are always the guiding light toward the choice of our leaders; therefore, we should sustain more prayers in our quest for the best country we desire,” he stated.

He emphasised that Nigeria’s advancement hinges not solely on political campaigns and elections, but on justice, sincerity, competence, and selfless governance.

The monarch further urged citizens to embrace the virtues of sacrifice, tolerance, obedience, and compassion associated with Eid-el-Kabir, pointing out that such qualities are vital for harmonious coexistence and national growth.

He offered prayers for lasting peace, unity, and prosperity across the nation, expressing hope that future celebrations would occur under improved economic and security conditions.

The Sultan also commended Governor Ahmed Aliyu for his efforts to enhance security and the welfare of Sokoto State residents, particularly the support extended to pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise.

He likewise prayed for the safe return of all Nigerian pilgrims and appealed to leaders at all levels to prioritise the national interest and citizens’ well-being as the country draws closer to the 2027 elections.

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Dele Fashomi

Dele Fashomi, seasoned journalist and communication teacher, is a holder of Master of Arts degree in Communication and Language Arts from the University of Ibadan in 1992/93.

Earlier, he had bagged a Bachelor degree from the same university in 1984, after which he proceeded to the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos, in 1990, for a postgraduate diploma in Journalism.

He had done many courses in communication, including the EU-BBC Editing Course in 2002.

Mr. Fashomi combines effectively the practice, research and teaching of communication. And to date, he has published two academic works in communication: Issues in Communication Technology and Policy (2010) and Economic and Social Issues in Advertising and PR (2013).

He had his first break in the Nigerian media in Concord Newspapers in 1990 and today, he has over two and half decades experience earned in several newspapers.

He has been part of many start-ups, such as The Republic (1987), The Comet (1999), The Anchor 2001 – 2002; Sun Newspapers (2003); Westerner newsmagazine (2005 – 2010) as Editor; National Life (2011) as Sunday Editor, and Newswatch Newspapers (2012- 2016) as Daily Editor.

Dele Fashomi is now the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Newstide247.com newspaper online, which he started in July 2015. He is also into biography writing, with many books in his trail, some of which he wrote alone and one he co- authored with his mentor, Mr Dare Babarinsa, entitled:  Olabiyi Durojaiye – DARE TO BE DiFFERENT. He also guided and collaborated with Pa Olatunji Odusanya in writing his autobiography – AGAINST ALL ODDS. There are many other books in the works under his pen.

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