Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has urged politicians seeking redress in courts to accept the rulings in good faith.
Abubakar, who made the request in his Friday in Sokoto Eid-el-Fitr message to Nigerians, said "The elections have come and gone, people should go ahead with their routine activities peacefully.
“Politicians seeking redress in courts should take the outcomes in good faith and support whoever emerges for the sustenance of peace, unity and development.â€
In addition to thanking Almighty Allah for the Muslim Ummah's nationwide success in completing the Ramadan fast, the sultan added: "As mankind, we always thank Almighty Allah for the gift of life and good health to be among those that will celebrate this great day.
"During the period of Ramadan, we have learned a lot from our scholars, we should continue to sustain those lessons to be part of life.
“Our generosity to the less privileged among us should be maintained in order to enhance our relationship and sustain our love for one another.â€
Abubakar, who expressed his congratulations to all Muslims in the nation, prayed that the elected officials would be successful in keeping their promises to the people.
In addition, he prayed for the maintenance of harmony, peace, and peaceful coexistence and urged leaders to fulfill their duties with fear of Allah.