Dokubo-Asari Honours Sultan of Sokoto, Seeks Royal Presence at Coronation

Rivers State native Alhaji Mujahid Abubakar Dokubo-Asari, also known as Elem-Kalabari, Torusarama-Piri, has honored the Sultan of Sokoto with a Leadership Award. The award acknowledges the Sultan's commitment to peace, unity, and responsible traditional leadership. Dokubo-Asari presented the award during a visit to the Sultan's palace, attended by other dignitaries.

The visit provided an opportunity for Dokubo-Asari to formally extend an invitation to the Sultan to attend the upcoming Se Diye (Coronation) ceremony on December 19, 2026. The event emphasizes the importance of collaboration among traditional institutions to promote national unity, peaceful coexistence, and mutual respect across Nigeria's diverse cultural communities.

Dokubo-Asari, also referred to as Da Amakiri Tubo, emphasized the significance of building strong relationships among traditional leaders, whose influence is vital for community development, conflict resolution, and cultural heritage preservation. He recognized the Sultan's distinguished leadership and dedication to peace, unity, and responsible stewardship. The visit was seen as a chance to strengthen bonds of brotherhood among traditional institutions.

Responding to the visit, the Sultan expressed gratitude to the Amanyanabo for the award, visit, and invitation to the upcoming coronation. He conveyed his goodwill towards the historic ceremony and stated his intention to attend the event. This response underlines the importance of fostering connections across cultural and geographical boundaries to strengthen relationships among leaders and their communities.