The Media Team of the Sultan of Sokoto has denied reports claiming that the Sultan, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s re-election ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by Prince Bashir Adefaka, the media team described the reports circulating on some social media platforms as false, misleading and inconsistent with the Sultan’s longstanding non-partisan role.
According to the statement, it is impossible for the Sultan to publicly endorse any political candidate because of his position as a father figure to all Nigerians, regardless of political affiliation. 
“Our simple response to the report is that it is not possible for the Sultan, as the father of all, to make such a statement, either publicly or in any other forum,” the statement read.
The media team urged Nigerians to disregard what it called a malicious attempt to drag the revered traditional and religious leader into partisan politics for selfish interests.
It stressed that the Sultan’s role as both a monarch and religious leader requires him to remain impartial while offering guidance, prayers and fatherly counsel to all Nigerians, including politicians who seek his blessings.
The statement noted that the Sultan’s palace remains open to everyone without discrimination, irrespective of political, religious or ethnic background.
It further warned against linking the Sultan to the political ambitions or campaigns of any individual ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that such claims should be rejected.
Reaffirming the Sultan’s commitment to national unity, the media team said he remains dedicated to promoting peace, stability and harmonious coexistence among Nigerians.
The statement also called on journalists and social media users to verify information before publishing or sharing reports capable of misleading the public or dragging traditional and religious institutions into political controversies.
