2027: Sultan Denies Endorsing Tinubu, Distances Self From Campaign Rumours

By Queen Madaki

The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has dismissed reports claiming he endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term ahead of the 2027 presidential election, describing the claims as false and misleading.

In a statement issued by his media team on Tuesday, the revered traditional ruler said the reports circulating on social media were a deliberate attempt to drag his office into partisan politics.

The statement, signed by Bashir Adefaka, stressed that the Sultan, as a father figure to all Nigerians, could not publicly or privately endorse any presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Sultan Rejects Alleged 2027 Endorsement

According to the statement, the reports falsely claimed that the Sultan had urged Nigerians to support President Tinubu’s re-election bid.

The media team described the publication as malicious, unpatriotic and aimed at creating unnecessary political controversy around the Sultan’s revered office.

“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 said.

Monarchy Must Remain Above Partisan Politics

The statement emphasised that the Sultanate remains a non-partisan institution committed to serving all Nigerians regardless of political affiliation.

It explained that the Sultan regularly receives politicians, public office holders and ordinary citizens seeking royal blessings, guidance and counsel, but such engagements should never be interpreted as political endorsements.

The Bureau Journal reports that the Sultan’s media team reaffirmed that the traditional institution exists to promote national unity, peace and religious harmony rather than partisan political interests.

Public Warned Against Fake Political Claims

The Sultan’s media office urged Nigerians to disregard any publication attempting to associate him with the campaign of any political party or candidate ahead of the 2027 elections.

It also cautioned media organisations and social media users against spreading false information capable of misleading the public or dragging respected religious and traditional institutions into political disputes.

The statement reiterated that His Eminence remains committed to promoting peaceful coexistence, national stability and unity across Nigeria, while maintaining his role as a father to all citizens irrespective of political differences.

The Bureau Journal will continue to monitor developments surrounding preparations for the 2027 general elections and provide accurate, verified updates to readers.