{"id":9656,"date":"2026-11-05T07:45:58","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T07:45:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/05\/photos-sultan-receives-atiku-in-sokoto-urges-unity\/"},"modified":"2026-11-05T07:45:58","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T07:45:58","slug":"photos-sultan-receives-atiku-in-sokoto-urges-unity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/05\/photos-sultan-receives-atiku-in-sokoto-urges-unity\/","title":{"rendered":"PHOTOS: Sultan receives Atiku in Sokoto, urges unity"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa\u2019ad Abubakar III, has called on Nigerians to embrace peace, unity and mutual understanding in addressing the challenges confronting the country.\n<\/p>\n

The Sultan made the call on Wednesday when he received the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, alongside members of his delegation, during a courtesy visit to his palace in Sokoto.<\/p>\n

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The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa\u2019ad Abubakar III, with members of the ADC delegation. Photo: ADC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n

He stressed the importance of collective responsibility in nation-building, noting that traditional institutions had critical roles to play in promoting peaceful coexistence, national unity and sustainable development.\n<\/p>\n

The Sultan said, \u201cPeace, unity and mutual understanding are essential for addressing the challenges facing our nation. We must all embrace collective responsibility towards building a better society.\u201d<\/p>\n

He also emphasised the need for Nigerians to work together irrespective of their political, religious and ethnic differences.<\/p>\n

In his remarks, Atiku thanked the Sultan for the warm reception and hospitality extended to him and his entourage. <\/p>\n

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The former Vice President acknowledged the contributions of traditional rulers, particularly the Sultan, to promoting peace, unity and national development.<\/p>\n

Atiku said, \u201cWe appreciate His Eminence for the warm reception accorded to us. Traditional rulers have an important role to play in promoting peace, unity and national development.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

He reaffirmed the need for collective efforts towards building a better and more prosperous Nigeria.\n<\/p>\n

The visit provided an opportunity for discussions on issues of national importance and the continued promotion of peace, unity and development.\n<\/p>\n

The Sultan was accompanied during the visit by the Wazirin Sokoto, Magajin Rafin Sokoto, Galadiman Garin Sokoto, Sa\u2019in Kilgori and the Secretary of the Sultanate Council.\n<\/p>\n

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