The deposed Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II has reacted to his dethronement by Kano State Government.
He was deposed on Monday by a resolution of Kano State Executive Council announced by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Usman, citing insubordination among other numerous allegations.
His words:
“With almost six years on this throne and (in charge of) our heritage. 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.
“It is a thing of pride that made us rule and end in the same fashion as Halifa,” he said using his grandfather’s sobriquet.
According to Premium Times, the video appeared to have been recorded at the Kano Palace on Monday before Mr Sanusi was whisked away into exile by security personnel.
Towards the end of the video, the blaring of a siren could be heard signaling the arrival of the police commissioner who led the operation.
