Sultan of Nigeria Has No Preferred Candidate for 2027

On Tuesday, the media team of the Sultan of Nigeria, represented by Prince Bashir Adefaka, issued a statement asserting that the Sultan has not endorsed any candidate for the upcoming 2027 presidential election. The statement emphasized that the Sultan, as a traditional and religious leader, must maintain a neutral stance and act as a father figure to all Nigerians, irrespective of their political affiliations.

The media team urged the public to disregard any reports linking the Sultan to specific political campaigns or candidates. It reiterated that the Sultan's role is to provide spiritual guidance and blessings to politicians who seek his counsel, while remaining open to all Nigerians from various political backgrounds.

The statement underscored the Sultan's commitment to promoting peace, unity, and stability in Nigeria and called on journalists and social media users to verify information before publication, particularly regarding the involvement of traditional and religious institutions in partisan politics.