2027: Asari and Sultan call for stronger ties between northern and southern Nigeria

Alhaji Asari Dokubo, the Amayanabo of the Elem Kalabari kingdom in Rivers State, called for closer ties between northern Nigeria and the south-south region during a visit to the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Mohammed Saad Abubakar. He said the meeting aimed to promote national unity and relations between traditional institutions, describing the sultan as humble and welcoming. The sultan urged mutual understanding and peaceful conduct among political actors ahead of the 2027 general elections. He also warned that porous borders enable cross-border crimes and called for more surveillance equipment.