Nigerians react to removal of Muhammadu Sanusi ll as Emir

The removal of the Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi ll on Monday as the emir of Kano has taken over social media, sparking reactions from Nigerians. The emir was removed by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state over disrespect to the office of the governor and other government agencies. Malam Muhammadu Sanusi ll, who […]

The removal of the Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi ll on Monday as the emir of Kano has taken over social media, sparking reactions from Nigerians.

The emir was removed by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state over disrespect to the office of the governor and other government agencies.

Malam Muhammadu Sanusi ll, who became the emir of Kano in June 2014, has been involved in many crises with Governor Ganduje.

See reactions from Nigerians on twitter below:

Hmmm…???
Leaders causing chaos in their own backyard.
Power is definitely a beast that can never be tamed.

— Biggdosi (@Biggdosi) March 9, 2020

Even if he talks too much, doesn’t mean he should be dethroned!!!
Imagine a govenor who is well known for taking bribe is charging the emir for the same case.

— Abduhadi Zakariyau Aremu (@Aremuijoba) March 9, 2020

Now that Sanusi is less busy, he should come and explain to us very well how GEJ stole money from CBN. If we recover the money maybe President @MBuhari will not need to take the $25b loan again. ??

— Olúyẹmí Fásípè ?? (@YemieFash) March 9, 2020

*receives call*

Me – Next Level, who’s this?

SLS – Baba. It’s me His Royal Highness, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi.

Me – Ahhh! Former Emir of Kano. How are you?

SLS – Baba I want my throne back.

Me – Will you manage Sabon Gari? pic.twitter.com/FHVVRx3xGc

— Parosident (@TheMbuhari) March 9, 2020

 

The contradictions of Nigerian State. It manifests daily in several ways. We don’t know if we’re a republic or a monarchy. You have Emirate but the Oga for there is not the Emir but the governor who installed him. Let’s do it right, you say no. Continue in the confusion.

— Dr Chima MD (@chima_akunwata) March 9, 2020

Sanusi’s removal is the height of obscenity. It is political revenge taken too far. Imagine Ganduje being the architect of this! Ganduje, someone caught on camera stashing dollars in his babariga…

— Jamiu Idowu Esho (@JamiuEsho) March 9, 2020

Good to hear that he’s dethroned.

I hope we won’t have another emire who will always be looking down upon our religion and culture.

— General Nazif (@abuzaidnaija) March 9, 2020

I have nothing but respect for HRH Sanusi Lamido Sanusi for his stand.WARNING: if you choose to fight the establishment be ready to be removed from whatever position u hold. You see they say Knowledge is Power, but in Nigeria “Power is power” and it doesn’t belong to the people pic.twitter.com/2mW4kJIvII

— AuduMaikori (@Audu) March 9, 2020

History repeats itself, in 1963, Emir Sir Muhammadu Sanusi I was dethroned as a result of the power struggle between him and Ahmadu Bello.

57 years later, his son Emir Sanusi Mohammed Sanusi II is dethroned by Governor Ganduje. pic.twitter.com/4HW3qMcBtd

— Iho Terence Terna? (@IhoTerence) March 9, 2020

The man we fell in love with is called Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, and what’s made him the darling of the progressives is his characteristic public intellection. You can never take that away from him. There’s always a price to pay for refusing to play by the book of the Establishment. pic.twitter.com/ZLWTl1tJgO

— Gimba Kakanda (@gimbakakanda) March 9, 2020