Nigerian imams decry alleged move to downgrade Sultan of Sokoto

The Council of Imams and Ulama in Kaduna State has expressed strong opposition to a reported move that could diminish the authority of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar.

The council’s Secretary, Dr Yusuf Arrigasiyyu, who spoke at a media briefing on Sunday in Kaduna, condemned the attempt to “degrade or undermine the esteemed office” of the Sultan.

He described the Sultanate as a symbol of “collective identity and heritage” for Nigerian Muslims, transcending state boundaries.