Sultan of Sokoto Calls for Religious Leaders to Combat Corruption
At the 2026 Second Council Meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC), Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, called on religious leaders in Nigeria to actively participate in the fight against corruption. He asserted that funds acquired through corrupt practices cannot be used for religious purposes, such as sponsoring pilgrimages to Mecca or Jerusalem, as God does not accept corrupt money.
The Sultan urged leaders to support the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in prosecuting individuals involved in financial crimes, emphasizing that no one should be exempt from legal consequences due to their religious affiliation. He specifically warned against using religious positions to seek preferential treatment in corruption cases and called for the EFCC to operate without political interference.
The meeting focused on the role of faith institutions in promoting ethical conduct and addressing corruption in Nigeria.
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