VP Shettima fumes over plot to remove Sultan of Sokoto, issues strong statement, details emerge

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has told the government of Sokoto state that Alhaji Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III must be guarded jealously.

As reported by Daily Trust, the nation’s number two citizen disclosed this at the ongoing North West Peace & Security Summit. The event is ongoing in Katsina state.

Earlier, TimesNow.com.ng reported that the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has raised the alarm over Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto state’s alleged plan to depose the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III.

The executive director of MURIC, Prof. Isiaq Akintola, expressed concern over this in a statement made available on its website on Monday, June 24.

The development is coming amid the controversy and tension over the deposition of the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero and four others by the state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf.

Source: TimesNow.com.ng

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