Sultan of Sokoto Denies Claims of Northern Nigeria's Breakup
On June 7, 2026, a viral 16-second video from @CALID VOICE ECO falsely claimed that Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, declared Northern Nigeria is unafraid of separation from the country. The video sparked divided reactions online.
In response to the claims, a fact-checking platform launched an investigation on August 27, 2026, which found no evidence supporting the Sultan's alleged statement. Instead, recent statements from the Sultan indicated a commitment to national unity.
On August 8, 2026, he addressed the discrimination faced by minority Igbo Muslims in south-east Nigeria, urging prioritization of nation-building efforts. Furthermore, on August 18, 2026, he attended a lecture for journalists, advocating for peace across the nation and calling for mutual respect between Christians and Muslims, emphasizing their equality before God.
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