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The Digest:

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has firmly dismissed allegations of genocide occurring in Nigeria. According to Linda Ikeji's Blog, the revered traditional ruler challenged anyone at home or abroad to provide concrete evidence, cautioning the public against the dangers of unverified information on social media.

Key Points:
  • The Sultan of Sokoto declared that no genocide has occurred against any group in Nigeria.
  • He challenged anyone making such claims to provide specific evidence of where and how it happened.
  • The statement was made at the Northern Traditional Rulers Assembly Meeting in Kebbi.
  • He asserted that traditional rulers are always aware of any killings within their domains.
  • The Sultan cautioned Nigerians against believing unverified information on social media.
  • He urged the Federal Government to take steps to regulate social media to curb fake news.
  • He called for prayers for national leaders and unity to promote peace and stability.
This strong rebuttal places the Sultan at the center of a highly charged debate, challenging a prevailing narrative and calling for a standard of proof in the court of public opinion.

Rooted in the Storm.

Sources: Linda Ikeji's Blog
Tags: Sultan of Sokoto, Genocide,