Sokoto Agog For 3,000-Horse Durbar For Sultan

By Dipo Olowookere

The ancient city of Sokoto is already in cloud nine due to different dignitaries trooping in to honour the Sultan of Sokoto, Mr Sa’ad Abubakar 111.

Nigeria’s President, Mr Muhammadu Buhari is also expected to be in town to felicitate with the highly respected monarch, who marks his 10th year on the throne.

Today’s ceremony is a 3000-horse Durbar event put in place by the state government for the anniversary and as at press time, first class traditional rulers from across the country are already at the venue for the occasion.

Some of them include the Ooni of Ife, Emir of Kanu, Oba of Benin, Alake of Egba, among several others including the Sultan himself.

Also present at the event now are the Senate President, Speaker of House of Representatives, Governors of Sokoto, Rivers, Niger, Borno and others.

At the moment, guests are awaiting the arrival of Mr Buhari, who is expected to declare the ceremony open.