Rakiya A. Muhammad
The Sultanate Council, Sokoto, has refuted as a false narrative a video currently circulating on social media, presented as a recent protest against His Eminence over the hunger situation.
“The video is not recent; it is a false narrative,” asserted the Council in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, Aminu Haliru Gidadawa.
“The Sultan does not participate in partisan politics. The video is being shared out of context to mislead the public.”
The Council clarified: “The footage was recorded in early 2024 during nationwide demonstrations over the rising cost of food items.”
The statement affirmed that His Eminence’s position has remained consistent both then and now.
“He was not in support of the hardship affecting the public and has continued to advocate for measures to address it,” the statement added.
” There is calm at the palace. The atmosphere remains peaceful as it always has been. There are no protests, disturbances, or unrest taking place at the palace or its environs.”
The Council urged members of the public to verify information before disseminating it.
“Resurfacing old content to create the impression of current unrest serves no public interest,” it emphasised, adding that such actions distract from ongoing efforts to improve food security and public welfare.
