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Sokoto, Sokoto State – The Muslim Public Affairs Center (MPAC) on Tuesday, October 29 described rumors of the Sultan’s supposed death SokotoSa’ad Abubakar, as “unfounded”.

According to Disu Kamor, the organization’s executive chairman, the Sultan is alive and in good health.

The organization called on Nigerians to disregard “harmful rumors and to remain vigilant in verifying news sources”, adding that such speculations only serve to distract and mislead.

It condemned the spread of false information and its potential to cause harm.

“No plans to depose the Sultan”

Also, MPAC noted that the Sokoto State Government has in the past denied any plan to depose the Sultan and described such accusations as false.

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It mentioned that the government has assured the public that the law governing the appointment of traditional rulers in the state remains unchanged.

MPAC therefore expressed solidarity with the Sultan and the Sokoto Emirate Council.

In conclusion, MPAC asked law enforcement agencies to investigate the sources of the death rumor, identify and prosecute the perpetrators, and take steps to prevent future occurrences.

Legit.ng reports that as head of organizations representing millions of Muslims in the NigeriaThe Sultan is an influential person in the country.

The 68-year-old has been sultan since November 2006 when he ascended the throne after the death of his brother Muhammadu Maccido. Maccido died in a plane crash in October of that year.

TY Danjuma is not dead

previous, Legit.ng reported it the family of Lt. Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (retd), denied the death rumor of the elder statesman saying he is alive.

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A close family source revealed that Danjuma along with his wife Daisy traveled to Spain on holiday.

Source: Legit.ng