By Dansu Peter The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has dismissed as sensational reports attributing him with statements suggesting h...
By Dansu Peter
During a memorial lecture in honor of late human rights lawyer, Chief Gani Fawehinmi, on Wednesday, media reports quoted Sanusi as stating that he had chosen to refrain from discussing the economy or reforms to avoid benefiting the current administration. These reports sparked criticism, including from the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Idris Mohammed, who accused Sanusi of shirking national responsibility due to personal bias.
In a statement issued Thursday, Mohammed said, “It is surprising that a leader, especially one from an institution built on fairness and justice, would refuse to speak the truth due to perceived personal grievances.”
However, in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) handle yesterday, Sanusi clarified his remarks, expressing disappointment over the distortion of his message. He emphasized that his speech was misrepresented and reduced to a single paragraph, overshadowing his broader support for the administration's reforms.
Sanusi stated, “They took one paragraph out of context and sensationalized it, ignoring the nuanced support I expressed for the government. I highlighted the sacrifices Nigerians are making to correct decades of economic mismanagement. I acknowledged the need for reforms, the challenges we face, and the hope for a better future. We must all pray, support the system, and recognize the positive developments happening.”
Sanusi reiterated his belief that the administration’s reforms, while demanding sacrifices, are necessary to address the consequences of years of economic mismanagement and to chart a path toward national recovery.
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