KANO EMIRATE: Emir Sanusi Shocks Nigerians, Reveals Who Can Dethrone Him
Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 16th Emir of Kano, has expressed nonchalance about the possibility of being removed from his throne, stating that he is more concerned about preserving the legacy of the emirate. In an interview with The Sun newspaper on Saturday, Sanusi emphasized that his focus is on ensuring that the emirate he inherits is not destroyed during his reign.
Recall that Sanusi was previously dethroned by the former Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, in 2020. However, he was later reinstated by the current Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf. Meanwhile, the 15th Emir, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, is contesting his own dethronement in court.
Addressing the possibility of another governor removing him, Sanusi said, ” For me, even now that I am here, only God knows how long I will be here. I can die tomorrow. Another governor can come tomorrow and say that he has removed me; it doesn’t matter. He emphasized that his primary concern is not about his personal position, but rather about preserving the integrity of the emirate.
Sanusi expressed gratitude to the current government and the Kano State Assembly for restoring the emirate to its former glory. He said, “I am happy that I will not leave a history that was destroyed during my time. So, I am grateful to this government and grateful to this Assembly that they have corrected that, that we have the emirate restored to what it was, and, Insha’ Allah, that when I die or leave, the person who inherits will inherit what we had. It’s about the system, not about me or about any individual. ”
During his time away from the throne, Sanusi used the opportunity to continue his academic pursuits. He revealed that he had just completed a PhD thesis at the University of London a week before his return to Kano, and he plans to return next month to conclude the graduation process.
He said, “Life is always a continuous process of learning and relearning. And for me, I had always believed, as they say, that we should not waste a crisis. So, anytime I have a crisis, it’ s an opportunity to do something else. “In the last four years, I’ ve not been idle. In fact, I had just completed writing a PhD thesis at the University of London, a week before I returned to Kano. I will be going back next month to conclude some things because I will be graduating in September. Sanusi’ s unwavering focus on the long-term preservation of the emirate’ s legacy, rather than his personal position, reflects his commitment to the people he serves. His resilience and dedication to the institution he represents set an example for other traditional leaders in Nigeria, as they navigate the complexities of their roles in an ever-changing political landscape.
