President General of the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Mohammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has criticised the level of negative news about Nigeria, especially on social media.
The revered monarch expressed his displeasure while addressing Muslim faithful on his arrival in Port Harcourt, Rivers state capital, on Tuesday.
He called on Nigerians to disregard such reports which he said were capable of causing disaffection in the country.
The sultan said Nigeria is going through a difficult time and that all citizens must support the federal government.
He also appealed for peaceful coexistence among Nigerians.
“The level of negative news we hear these days about our country worries me. Especially in the social media.
“Everyday we wake up to see all sorts of stories. Those stories will remain negative because they cannot have any impact on our nation.
“I can only appeal to you not to listen to those negative things and think of how you can contribute your own quota to the development of this nation.
“All we need is prayers for God to give strength and guide our leaders right,” the Sultan said.
He said Islam as a religion dislikes extremism, adding that those involved in suicide were acting against the principles of the Qur’an.
Special Adviser to Governor Nyesom Wike on Niger-Delta Development Commission, Aribitoye Okiri said the Rivers state government has created an enabling environment for all religions to thrive.
