Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III on the 20th anniversary of his accession to the throne calling him a symbol of wise leadership faith and national unity.
In a congratulatory message on his X handle Atiku praised the Sultan for his commitment to peace unity and national cohesion over the past two decades.
He said the monarch had consistently used his position and influence to promote peaceful coexistence particularly during periods of tension and uncertainty in the country.
According to Atiku the Sultan’s voice has helped calm tensions bridge religious divides and reinforce the need for Nigerians of different faiths to live together in peace.
He described the monarch’s two decades on the throne as a period marked by wise leadership deep faith and devotion to the country’s unity.
Atiku prayed that Almighty Allah would continue to grant the Sultan wisdom strength and good health as he serves the Sokoto Sultanate and Nigeria.
‘Congratulations Your Eminence’ he said.