In a solemn address at the grand opening of a Jum’ah Mosque in Guzape, Abuja, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Sa’ad III, delivered a powerful message, attributing the intensifying hardship faced by many Nigerians to a perceived deviation from the path of God.
The Sultan emphasized that the current difficulties were a direct consequence of people straying from the worship of God, stating, "If anyone departs from the worship of God, definitely God will not look on his side, this is evident in many places in the Holy Qur’an. We will continue to give genuine advice to the government."
Represented by the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Alhaji Yayale Ahmed, the Sultan urged the Nigerian populace to turn to prayer as the primary means of overcoming the prevailing challenges. He cautioned against superficial supplication, emphasizing the need for genuine prayer, and citing religious teachings that promise relief after hardship.
At the event, the Chairman of the Council of Scholars of JIBWIS, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, extended the call for moral rectitude beyond religious circles. He advised Nigerian judges to eschew corruption and implored public officeholders to uphold truthfulness and transparency in the execution of their duties.
The gathering witnessed the presence of prominent figures, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, National Security Adviser Malam Nuhu Ribadu, former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Isa Ali Pantami, as well as former governors and senators.
Amidst a backdrop of economic challenges and a forex crisis, the Sultan's call for divine intervention adds a spiritual dimension to the ongoing discourse on Nigeria's socio-economic struggles. The event served as a platform for influential voices to advocate for ethical governance and a return to religious values as a pathway towards alleviating the burdens faced by the Nigerian population
