Don’t fund pilgrimages with stolen money — Sultan tells politicians

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has cautioned politicians and nationalist bureau holders against sponsoring pilgrims to Mecca and Jerusalem with stolen nationalist funds.

The Sultan spoke connected Wednesday successful Abuja astatine the opening ceremonial of a stakeholders’ gathering organised by the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council, NIREC, themed “Shared Sacred Flourishing successful Nigeria.”

He said utilizing corrupt funds to concern spiritual activities could not beryllium justified by the spiritual intent of specified activities.

“You cannot bargain wealth and nonstop radical to Jerusalem oregon Mecca with corrupt funds and deliberation God volition judge your deeds.

“God is not corrupt, truthful you cannot usage corrupt wealth for Hajj oregon thing else,” helium said.

Abubakar besides urged spiritual lead...