Sultan of Sokoto wants Buhari to Fulfil Expectations of Nigerians
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has advised Nigeria’s President-elect, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, to work for the people who voted him into power as Nigerians have high expectations of him.
Abubakar spoke through the Secretary-General, NSCIA, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, during a media briefing in Ilorin on Thursday, saying:
“Nigerians have great expectations from an incorruptible man, a role model, a gallant officer and distinquished statesman who they could not be induced by money to abandon.
“It is your responsibility not to disappoint the teeming majority, the masses especially, who sacrificed their time, energy and lives because their hope hangs on you.”
He also lauded President Goodluck Jonathan for conceding defeat, saying:
“Under your watch, Nigeria has organised the best election in her history. It is satisfying that the American ambassador to Nigeria was reported to have said he would recommend a component of our electoral process to his country, which means your administration has positively impacted on the electoral process.
“Human beings are fallible and you have your own weaknesses like the rest of us. We pray that the Almighty Allah forgive your lapses and direct your future course.
“Nigerians are indeed proud of you and we pray to associate with your courage and magnanimity.”