Mr. Peter Obi, former Anambra State governor, yesterday, spoke against the removal of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano.
According to Mr. Obi, Sanusi’s removal has impacted negatively to Nigeria.
It should be recalled that on Monday, 9th March, 2020, The Kano State Executive Council under the Chairmanship of his Excellency, the Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, unanimously approved the immediate removal/dethronement of the Emir of Kano Emirate Muhammad Sanusi II.
Revealing why Sanusi was dethroned, The Kano government in a press statement signed by Secretary to the State Government, Usman Alhaji, said The dethroned Emir of Kano was in total disrespect to lawful instructions from the office of the state Governor and other lawful authorities, including his persistent refusal to attend official meetings and programmes organised by the Government without any lawful justification which amounts to total insubordination.
The press statement further noted that the removal of Sanusi was reached in order to safeguard the sanctity, culture, tradition, religion, and prestige of the Kano Emirate built over a thousand years.
However, reacting over the decision of the Kano State government, Mr. Obi, through his official twitter handle said “the Emir removal portrays clearly, the recklessness of our country today”.
The removal of Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as Emir of Kano has impacted more negatively on #Nigeria than on the former Emir himself. His removal portrays clearly, the recklessness of our country today. pic.twitter.com/hCbbXU7nu9
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) March 11, 2020
“The removal of Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as Emir of Kano has impacted more negatively on #Nigeria than on the former Emir himself. His removal portrays clearly, the recklessness of our country today”, Mr. Obi wrote on twitter.
“A few weeks ago, while speaking to investors in London, their primary concern about investing in #Nigeria was the unceasing lawlessness and insecurity. The recent reckless executive action in Kano further validates their fears.
“We must be better and act better if we seriously plan to play on the global stage”, Obi added.
Meanwhile, the statement didn’t go down well with his followers who think he should have let the decision of the Kano State government slide. According to the commentators, such development should only bother the Northern elites and not a Nigerian affairs.
Eze, replied; “Must you politicize everything. What concerns you with northern emirs? Leave them to settle their affairs, and focus your attention on your people. Sometimes I don’t know what is wrong with my Igbo brothers. May God give us wisdom on how to play politics.
Demikhay, replied; “Mr. Obi so the removal of Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as CBN Governor by Jonathan didn’t impact more negatively on #Nigeria than on the former Emir himself? His removal also portrays clearly, the recklessness of our country back then. It didn’t start today.
Obong Ekpe, wrote; “Wetin concern you Bros.???
Just de watch am like movie, its none of our problems. Sanusi didn’t say a word when Buhari rigged himself back to power, so e no concern us. Buhari and Ganduje can do whatever they want with him.
Doris, replied; “Not just the removal , both the arrest, why hold him against his will, that he won’t have any visitor, just like leaving in bondage, who made those kind of law in this our 21st century…there a no difference between this and slavery.
Admiral Speedy_5, wrote; “Somebody wants to invest in a factory in Nigeria, after ticking all necessary boxes he now not coming again because Sanusi lost his traditional Emir stool.
Just like the withdrawal of Harry and Megan from Royal duties would scare away investors in UK.
Isn’t this hilarious?
Hassansarki wrote; “Please don’t make it a PDP thing, stop politicizing it for us . We can fight our fight without political interference. We know how reckless the dollarated government of Gandollar is. You need not remind us on that . SLS removal is unacceptable.
Abdurasheed razzaq, said; “Your party sacked him as CBN governor without due process in 2014…was that not the height of recklessness
All these AUDIO investors you guys are always meeting..We no dey see their hand
Na kano dem wan invest or AnambraWetin concern imam with the taste of pork
Mazi Olayinka Danladi, wrote; “What it portrays is the dangerous power wielded by our politicians. This democracy and it’s constitution that eroded our culture and traditions and puts our Kings at the mercy of thieves and liars is the craziest evil that ever befell the black African race.
