The Sultan of Sokoto Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III has appealed to religious leaders to desist from fake prediction ahead of the 2019 election.
He emphasized the way in which some acclaimed clerics predict the winners of elections, saying the rampant predictions may trigger a disaster, particularly if the proclaimed candidate did not win the election.
According to the Sultan of Sokoto who is the President of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, the rampant predictions may trigger a disaster, particularly if the proclaimed candidate did not win the election.
He said this in the second common meeting of the Interfaith Dialogue Forum for Peace (IDFP) in Abuja on Saturday.
“As spiritual leaders, we need to be cautious about what we are saying to our followers in church buildings and mosques, taking into consideration that we are going to all, at some point, stand earlier than Allah and account for our deeds,” he said.
“We ought to by no means permit ourselves for use, by any political get together or candidate. If you wish to help any get-together or candidates, do it personally.
“Religious leaders should preach love for one another and do whatever they do with the fear of God.
“President Buhari has given assurances that the elections will be free and fair. But are the security agencies and politicians ready?”
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