According to Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto, Allah will guide Bola Tinubu, the president-elect, and provide him the power and intelligence he needs to run Nigeria’s affairs.
Abubakar made his remarks in a letter of congratulations to Tinubu that was included in a statement by Prof. Salisu Shehu, the Deputy Secretary-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, or NSCIA.
He claimed that Tinubu’s record of perseverance, selflessness and commitment to public service speaks for itself.
The monarch described the president-elect as an experienced human and financial resources manager.
The statement reads: “Tinubu would also foster unity, and peace and engender sustainable development that we all crave.
“We would like to remind him that as a Muslim in a position of authority, leadership is trust and a lot will also be expected from and demanded of him by the people of this great country.
“We pray that the Almighty Allah bless him abundantly and grant him success so that his tenure shall be a reference point in the annals of leadership in this country.
“We also beseech Allah to guide, guard and grant him the wisdom and strength to discharge his duties creditably.”
After receiving the most votes, Tinubu was proclaimed the victor of the presidential election by the Independent National Electoral Commission, or INEC.
Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Obi, and Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) were beaten by Tinubu.
