The vice-president, Sen. Kashim Shettima, has re-affirmed the loyalty of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration to the traditional institutions across the country.
Shettima, who said this while speaking in Sokoto on Friday during a Sallah homage to the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, stressed that the current administration in the country had high regard and respect for traditional rulers.
He said the special visit was directed by the president to convey his Sallah greetings and best wishes to the Sultan.
“Your Eminence, we are here to seek your blessings and greet you as loyal subjects to the traditional institution. We will continue to respect our tradition leaders; we are always loyal and our respect to the institution is unshakable,” he said.
The vice-president also urged that Governor Ahmad Aliyu should in no any circumstance allow any misunderstanding between him and the Sultan.
“I have counselled the governor not to allow any misunderstanding between him and our leader, Sen. Aliyu Wamakko, as well as always regard and respect the Sultan.
“This is in the best interest of running an administration that is more acceptable to the people.”
Shettima said further that there was the need for the Northern leaders to continue to embrace peace with one another toward facing the region’s lot of challenges.
“We are all aware of the numerous challenges in our region, ranging from insecurity and poverty, among many others. Therefore, we should embrace one another; join hands together in addressing our challenges for the best of the people, the region and the country in general.”
Responding, the Sultan appreciated the president and Shettima for the visit, and assured them of the Sultanate Council’s commitment to support the administration to succeed.
He said the visit was a home-coming, adding that “it is highly encouraging the institution’s struggle toward providing the best for the society.” (NAN)
