Eid-el-Fitr: Accept outcomes of court cases in good faith, Sultan urges politicians

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged politicians seeking redress in courts to accept the outcomes in good faith.

Abubakar, who is the President General Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), made the assertion in his Eid-el-Fitr massage to Nigerians on Friday in Sokoto State.

”The elections had come and gone, people should go ahead with their routine activities peacefully,” he said.

“Politicians seeking redress in courts should take the outcomes in good faith and support whoever emerges for the sustenance of peace, unity and development.”

The sultan appreciated the Almighty Allah for the successful completion of Ramadan fasting by the Muslim Ummah across the country.

“As mankind, we always appreciate the Almighty Allah for the gift of life and good health to be among those that will celebrate this great day.

“During the period of Ramadan, we have learned a lot from our scholars, we should continue to sustain those lessons to be part of life.

“Our generosity to the less privileged among us should be maintained in order to enhance our relationship and sustain our love for one another,” he urged.

Abubakar felicitated all the Muslims across the country and prayed for the elected leaders to succeed in delivering their campaign promises to the citizens.

He prayed for the sustenance of peace, unity and peaceful coexistence, while urging leaders to fear Allah in the discharge of their responsibilities.