Should one supplicate for the imam in the Friday sermon that Allah prolong his life, even if he has wrongdoings, or should one supplicate for him for guidance?

Question : Can he supplicate for the imam that Allah prolong his life and his authority, even if there are wrongdoings in him, and supplicate for him for guidance?

Answer : Yes, he should not supplicate to Allah the Exalted to prolong his life in obedience, but if he says, "O Allah, guide the imam," that is better. This is because people may not notice the implication of saying "prolong his life in obedience," or they may think that the one making the supplication is showing favoritism to the imam, and that his only concern is prolonging the imam's life. However, if he supplicates for him for guidance, success, the rectification of his inner circle, and steadfastness, that is better.