You never spoke about Sambo Dasuki, You are Talking about Elrufai…Group blasts Sultan

You never spoke about Sambo Dasuki, You are Talking about Elrufai…Group blasts Sultan

A civil society group, the Arewa Peace and Development Forum (APDF),has criticised the Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar over what it described as selective commentary on national issues, accusing the revered monarch of failing to address matters concerning former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, during his incarceration, while allegedly focusing attention on the case involving former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai.

The Sultan was reportedly quoted as urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to either release El-Rufai or formally charge him in court.

However, in a statement issued by its Coordinator, Mal Ibrahim Mohammed Musawa, the group expressed concern over what it termed a “troubling silence” regarding the prolonged legal and political controversies surrounding Sambo Dasuki, a son of the Sokoto traditional institution,whose case has remained a subject of national debate.

According to the statement, the Sultan, as a highly respected traditional and religious leader, occupies a unique position that demands balance, neutrality, and consistency in addressing sensitive national issues.

“It is surprising that the Sultan has not deemed it necessary to publicly speak on the Sambo Dasuki matter, which has far-reaching implications for justice, governance, and the rule of law,” the statement read. “Yet, there appears to be a readiness to comment on personalities like El-Rufai, raising questions about fairness and objectivity.”

The forum further noted that leaders of the Sultan’s stature are expected to serve as moral compasses in times of national uncertainty, urging him to adopt a more inclusive approach when addressing issues affecting different segments of the country.

While acknowledging the Sultan’s longstanding contributions to peacebuilding and interfaith harmony, the group warned that selective silence could undermine public confidence in traditional institutions.

It called on the Sultan to clarify his position and ensure that his interventions reflect broader national interest rather than being perceived as targeted or selective.

The development comes amid heightened political discourse across the country, where public figures and institutions are increasingly being scrutinised over their roles and pronouncements on governance, accountability, and justice.