Sokoto, Sokoto state – The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) on Tuesday, October 29, described rumours concerning the supposed death of the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, as “unfounded”.
According to Disu Kamor, the organisation’s executive chairman, the Sultan is alive and in good health.
The organisation urged Nigerians to disregard “malicious rumours and to remain vigilant in verifying news sources,” adding that such speculations only serve to distract and mislead. …CONTINUE READING
It condemned the spread of false information and its potential to cause harm.
Furthermore, MPAC noted that the Sokoto state government has previously denied any plan to dethrone the Sultan, describing such allegations as false.
It mentioned that the government has reassured the public that the law guiding the appointment of traditional rulers in the state remains unchanged. MPAC, therefore, expressed solidarity with the Sultan and the Sokoto Emirate Council.
Conclusively, MPAC asked law enforcement agencies to investigate the sources of the death rumour, identify, and prosecute the perpetrators and take measures to prevent future occurrences.
