Sultan of Sokoto Hosts NDC Candidates Ahead of 2027 Elections
On September 28, 2026, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, hosted Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), and his running mate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, at his palace in Sokoto City, Sokoto State. The meeting aimed to present their political aspirations and seek the Sultan's prayers and goodwill ahead of the upcoming elections.
Accompanying them were Dr Shamsu Haido, the NDC's Sokoto State governorship candidate, and other party members. The Sultan reiterated his commitment to being a father figure to all political aspirants, regardless of their party affiliations.
This meeting follows a similar engagement with the All Progressives Congress (APC) on September 14, 2026, where the Sultan encouraged peaceful campaigning and urged voters to carefully evaluate political promises. The Sultan's palace has become a focal point for political consultations as the 2027 elections approach.
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