The Sokoto state government has urged Vice President Kashim Shettima to verify information before commenting on sensitive national issues.
Reacting to the Vice President’s public remarks at the Northwest Security Summit in Katsina on Monday, the state government suggested that he should have reached out to Governor Ahmed Aliyu to confirm the circulating news about an alleged plan to remove Sultan Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar before speaking publicly.
In a statement from Governor Aliyu’s spokesman, Abubakar Bawa, the government emphasized the importance of the Vice President being fully informed on national matters before making public comments.
“We sincerely expected the Vice President to have consulted the Governor before going public.
“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.
“The fact of the matter is that there was never any attempt to sack the Sultan nor have we sent him any threat regarding that.
“Sultan enjoys all the powers he is entitled to. We never denied him any of his freedom or rights.
“We therefore do not need to be told to guard, protect, and promote the Sultan. It is our sole responsibility.
“The government and People of Sokoto cherish and adore the sultanate council and would do everything possible to protect the dignity of the revered institution. The Government to this end reassures all Nigerians that, it will continue to protect the sultanate council and its dignity at all times,” the statement read.
