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The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged the Nigerian government to regulate social media, citing its growing misuse and the d@ngers it poses to peace, unity, and mutual respect in the country.

Speaking through the Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli, at the Northern Ulamah Summit on insecurity and socioeconomic challenges held in Kaduna, the Sultan lamented how social media has become a tool for d+srespect and division.

“Anyone can wake up, pick up their phone, and ins¥lt anyone — a respected leader, neighbour, or even a family member without facing any consequences,” he said.

He noted that in other countries, social media is strictly regulated and offenders who post divisive or inc+ting content are traced and p¥nished, urging Nigeria to adopt similar measures.

The summit, organised by the Congregation of Northern Ulamas, brought together Islamic clerics, political leaders, and stakeholders from across northern Nigeria to discuss insecurity, religious harmony, and the role of scholars in national development.

slyzy:
You will never see this Sultan condemning violent attacks and killings by Fulani herdsmen. It is social media that offers the peasants killed by rampaging Fulani the outlet to call attention to their plight he is after .

Sultan call the Fulani to order. Tell them to stop killing Nigerians and leave the social media alone