Sultan: Sokoto Govt replies VP, tasks him to verify information before commenting

Sokoto state government has reacted to the comment by Vice President, Kashim shettima on the alleged plan to dethrone Sultan of Sokoto.

First Post reports that the VP had in a widely circulated video clip sent a message to the Sokoto State government via the Deputy Governor in Katsina while attending a security symposium regarding North West.

The VP said the Sultan is not just a Sultan of Sokoto, but a revered figure for all.

The state government said the VP should have contacted the state government for clarification before commenting on the issue publicly, insisting that no body should by any means teach the Sokoto State government how yo guard the sultanate as it’s their responsibility.

In a statement signed by the spokesman of Governor Aliyu, Abubakar Bawa urged the Vice President as number two citizen to always have a full knowledge of issues of national concern before commenting on them.

“As an elder statesman and a father to all he should have facts and figures before judging on issues raised by mischief makers and the mushroom social media handlers known for negative propaganda.

“There was never any attempt to dethrone the sultan nor have we sent him any threat regarding that. We do not need to be told to guard, protect, and promote the sultan it is our sole responsibility.