The deposed former Emir of Kano, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi ( Muhammadu Sanusi II), has called on residents and all title holders and palace officials to support his successor, Ado Bayero.
Sanusi who has been banished to Nasarawa State following his deposition by the Kano State government spoke in reaction to his detronement.
“Today, the Almighty Allah, who gave me the leadership, has destined to take it back.
“As I always say, leadership has predetermined tenure, the days Allah destined are numbered. When the days come to an end one must leave. We have accepted whatever Allah decides. We have agreed. We appreciate (God). We are happy and we know it is what is best for us.”
“We enjoin everyone to remain peaceful. We have directed our family, our children and those that support us that whoever gets it and is endorsed by the people they should pay allegiance to him. They should follow him (the new emir). They should guard his honour and dignity because that is also the honour and dignity of this palace.”
Drawing similarity with his experience and that of his grandfather, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi I, who was deposed in 1963, he said ’It is a thing of pride that made us to rule and end in the same fashion as Halifa.”
