The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on Nigerians to always pray for their leaders instead of hurling insults on them while expressing their grievances.
The Sultan, who made the appeal in his Sallah message after observing the Eid-el-fitr prayer at Fakon Idi in the Sokoto State capital on Sunday, urged Nigerians to continue praying for their leaders at all levels rather than using abusive words on them.
He said: “It is good to always tell our leaders when there is problem but in doing so, we should avoid abusive words.
“If you insult your leader, how can you ask him to do something for you? But if you tell him your problems in a polite manner, I am sure he will listen to you and even do the needful.
“Pray for Mr. President, pray for your Governors, pray for your local government chairmen, and pray for your lawmakers so that God can pity them and assist them in discharging their responsibilities.
“You should also continue praying for peace, development, and prosperity in our states and the country at large.”
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