The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, urges religious leaders not to protect people accused of corruption, even when they are linked by religion, family ties, or personal relationships. He says law enforcement agencies should be allowed to investigate and prosecute those accused, including individuals close to the leaders.
The Sultan delivers the message during a meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) in Abuja on Wednesday. Both outlets report that he emphasizes that no one should be allowed to “escape the law” due to connections, and that religious authorities should resist pressure to keep alleged wrongdoers out of legal processes. While the reports largely align on the substance of the warning, they focus on different phrasing—one highlights the call not to “shield” corrupt people, while the other frames it as ensuring “nobody escapes the law” because of ties.
