Following the eviction of the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi I, after a State Council executive meeting presided over by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje on Monday, March 9, some prominent Nigerians have started to react.
Information reaching Naija News has it that former President Olusegun Obasanjo shared his reaction in a statement which was shared by Senator Dino Melaye on Twitter.
The statement reads “I woke up this morning and after my morning exercise and meeting with my staff, I heard the sad and good news of your removal by the Executive Council of the Kano State Government.
“It is sad because it is underserved, it is good because you have paid the price. My prayer is that God should give you the fortitude and the courage to continue in the path that you have chosen for yourself in the best interest of our country and humanity.
“Please accept, Your Royal Highness the assurance of my highest consideration.”
See the tweet below, and those of other prominent Nigerians:
President Olusegun Obasanjo's letter to HRM Sunusi Lamido pic.twitter.com/guyp8dSkPo
— Senator Dino Melaye. (SDM) (@_dinomelaye) March 9, 2020
The removal of Emir Sanusi represents the incompatibility of the crown and conscience, the consequences of dissent against established norms and the heavy price of holding principles in our https://t.co/Dg67VOHkHF also revealed the intolerance and toxicity of the liquor of power.
— Senator Shehu Sani (@ShehuSani) March 9, 2020
Last year, I said everyone who falsely accused @GEJonathan, would pay for it. Sanusi Lamido Sanusi is a liar and a manipulative individual, who deliberately lied against GEJ to facilitate the election of General @MBuhari. He has his Buhari. Is he happy?https://t.co/0dJ1j4OO3c
— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) March 9, 2020
The Northern Elders Peace keeping force led by General Abdulsalam sent to enforce a ceasefire and restore peace in the Civil war between the Forces of the Emir and that of the Governor failed in their mission;And they quietly withdrew unannounced,leaving behind an escalation.
— Senator Shehu Sani (@ShehuSani) March 9, 2020
If Governor Tambuwal has not been re-elected,the relatively mildly outspoken Sultan too could have been sacked.
— Senator Shehu Sani (@ShehuSani) March 9, 2020