Sultan Warns Nigerian Youths Against Political, Economic Thuggery

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has cautioned Nigerian youths against allowing themselves to be used as thugs for political or economic gains.

The Sultan gave the warning on Sunday in Ilorin, Kwara State, during the grand finale of the centenary celebration of Az-Zumratul Adabiyyatul School of Arabic and Islamic Studies.

The institution, which marked its 100th anniversary, was established by the late founder of the Ansarul Islam Society of Nigeria, Sheikh Muhammad Kamalud-deen Al-Adabiy.

“I challenge our youths not to allow themselves to be used as thugs in whatever way, either for political or economic gains,” the Sultan said.

He also urged Nigerians to pray for their leaders, including the President and state governors, noting that Allah holds the solution to the country’s challenges.

The Sultan further called on Muslims to demonstrate good conduct and love their neighbours as themselves, irrespective of religious differences.

“All of us should be better Muslims by being good to our neighbours regardless of their faith. We should also pray for our leaders always so that they can do good things for all of us,” he said.

He added, “We are Muslims and we love everybody. We have not come here to say that we are better than anyone. Our leaders should do more. We know our problems, but Allah has solutions to our problems. It’s Allah that grants one or nation prosperity and otherwise.”

The Sultan commended the late founder of the institution for his foresight and contributions to Islamic education, expressing appreciation for the school’s continued progress.

“We thank Allah for keeping the progress of this institution. We will always do all we can do to help this institution,” he said.