Sultan Cautions Voters Against Considering Candidates’ Ethnic And Religious Background

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar who also is the president of Nigeria Supreme Council on Islamic Affairs, has cautioned voters against voting for candidates, based on religious or ethnic background.

Sultan, called on Nigerians to vote only candidates who are credible and have reputable character, during the February march polls.

The traditional ruler gave the advice while speaking at the twenty ninth meeting of the national council on water resources held in Sokoto.

He asks Nigerians to consider  only the overall interest of the nation, and should not vote for any presidential candidate who will worsen the present challenges facing the country.

According to the sultan, Nigerians must put aside consideration of religion and ethnicity if they want the country to move forward.

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The Sultan said: “Nigerians need to think and rethink who they are casting their votes for.

“We should not consider the religious or ethnic backgrounds of anybody we are voting for, but Nigeria first.

“Our country should be our priority above anything and not voting for any person who may worsen our present challenges.

“Our country is far better than many countries of the world in terms of security.

“Therefore, we should continue to support and appreciate our country and leaders with prayers in order to be able to address our challenges.”