{
  "id": 10534172,
  "title": "2027: Don’t insult, use inflammatory remarks to cause tension – Sultan of Sokoto to politicians",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/2027-dont-insult-use-inflammatory-remarks-to-cause-tension-sultan-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T21:13:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/28/2027-dont-insult-use-inflammatory-remarks-to-cause-tension-sultan-of-sokoto-to-politicians/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Monday, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar, cautioned politicians against utilizing insults and inflammatory remarks in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections. He expressed concern that such behavior could exacerbate tensions, potentially resulting in violence. During a meeting at his palace with the presidential candidates of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, as well as the party's gubernatorial candidate for Sokoto State, Shamsu Haido, and other supporters, Abubakar underscored the importance of maintaining harmony and avoiding divisiveness among the nation's citizens.\n\nThe monarch's statement, as relayed through the Sultan's Media Team, emphasized that political engagements should not serve to divide Nigerians or instigate hatred, hostility, and unnecessary tension. Abubakar sternly warned politicians and their supporters to refrain from using abusive language, insults, and inflammatory statements, stating that such conduct could lead to heightened tensions and possible violence within communities.\n\nAbubakar reiterated the constitutional and democratic right of politicians to present their manifestos, programs, and ideas to the electorate while seeking their support. However, he urged them to exercise this right with decorum and within the bounds of the law, while respecting the political opinions of other candidates, political parties, and Nigerians with differing viewpoints. The Sultan stressed that political positions are temporary, while the unity, peace, and stability of the country remain essential for its ongoing development.\n\nIn his message, the Sultan called upon political leaders, especially those aspiring to public office, to lead by example and embody the behavior they anticipate from their supporters. He implored them to ensure that political campaigns and engagements do not devolve into personal attacks, hostility, or actions that could sow divisions among communities and citizens.",
  "summary": "The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on Monday warned politicians against the use of insults and inflammatory remarks ahead of the 2027 general elections. Abubakar warned that such conduct could heighten tensions and potentially lead to violence. He spoke while receiving the Nigeria Democratic Congress, […]…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "2027: Sultan urges politicians to shun insults, divisive rhetoric",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/2027-sultan-urges-politicians-to-shun-insults-divisive-rhetoric",
        "published": "2026-09-28T19:18:14.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}