Sokoto Royal Tussle: What Will Happen If Sultan is Deposed, MURIC Opens Up in Video
- MURIC has explained why the governor of Sokoto state, Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto, cannot remove the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar III
- Prof Ishaq Akintola, the executive director of MURIC, explained that the sultanate council transcended Sokoto because he was the leader of the Muslims in Nigeria
- Akintola maintained that it would be embarrassing to Muslims in Nigeria if a governor removed their leader
Prof Ishaq Akintola, the executive director of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has said that it would be embarrassing to the Muslim community in Nigeria should the Sultan of Sokoto Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar III be deposed.
The Muslim activist, in an interview with Trust TV, explained that the position of the Sultan transcended Sokoto state and that it would be another slap on the Muslim community should Abubakar III be removed.
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Akintola's comment came days after he raised the alarm that Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto state was allegedly plotting to depose the Sultan of Sokoto.
The development also followed ongoing controversies trailing the removal of five monarchs in Kano state.
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What is the role of Sultan of Sokoto?
The Islamic group maintained that the Sultan's role extends beyond traditional and religious boundaries. It also said his influence is not confined to the northwest state but covers the entire country, as he is regarded as the spiritual head of all Muslims in Nigeria.
In the interview, MURIC said:
"He is also the President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs. That is the umbrella body for all Muslims in Nigeria.
"If you remove him, you have not only removed the Sultan of Sokoto, you have also removed the leader of the Muslims in Nigeria without consulting those Muslims."
See the video of the interview here:
Analyst reacts to Sokoto royal tussle
Speaking on the development, a legal practitioner, Okanlawon Gaffar, said the development is a testament that Nigeria's traditional system is now a mockery of its glory.
He said:
"We can’t say this is fair or not. The principle that has been exhibited is also the fact that our traditional system is now a mockery of its glory."
Sokoto Assembly passes bill against Sultan
Legit.ng earlier reported that the Sokoto State House of Assembly had passed the first and second readings of the Sokoto Emirate Council Amendment Bill.
If the bill is passed into law, the power of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar III, is expected to decrease.
Among others, the power of the Sultan to unilaterally appoint kingmakers and district heads will be stripped.
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