The former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Muhammad II, has stated that “the things that I said would happen, that caused me so much trouble, have happened”, adding that, he would continue to speak and air his views to defend and rebuild Nigeria,
Sanusi who is also the current Khalifah, Tijaniyat Movement of Nigeria, said this in Abuja, on Saturday, at a stage play titled: “Emir Sanusi: Truth in Time”.
The play was written by a Professor of Drama, at the Redeemer University, Ahmed Yerima, and produced by the Executive Chairman, Duke of Somolu Productions, Mr. Joseph Edgar.
He said that he has what it takes to contribute to nation-building, because of his long history of service to the country.
He stated that he served as the Chief Risk Officer at the United Bank for Africa, and at the First Bank, and also as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, as Emir of Kano for 6 years, and Khalifah, Tijaniyat Movement of Nigeria.
His exact words at the event: “I do not think that God has taken anything away from me. So, I have no regret.
“I turned 61 years last year, and in those years, I had the honour of having been the Chief Risk Officer at United Bank for Africa and the Chief Risk Officer at First Bank.
“I was Governor of Central Bank, Emir of Kano and now Khalifah, Tijaniyat Movement of Nigeria.
“If I have sadness, then I am ungrateful. How many people have had the opportunity to be just one of those things?
“We have a long history of service to this country. My father, as the first Director-General of the Nigeria Intelligence Agency, set up the agency in 1960, the record is there to see.
“My parents, grandparents and great grandparents gave their lives to build this country.
“We will continue to devote energy to build this country. It does not belong to anyone; it belongs to all of us.
“History is always the best judge. The things that I said would happen, that caused me so much trouble, have happened.
“For me, I have absolutely no regret and I will continue to speak and voice my views. I will continue to defend this country.’’
In his remarks, the Playwright, Yerima, said that what motivated him to write the play was when Lamido was appointed as Emir, he prayed: “O Allah, let me die on the throne.’’
He stated that he wanted people to watch how destiny prevailed on Sanusi’s grandfather, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi, who spent 10 years before he was removed and Sanusi, the grandson who spent 6 years before he was also removed.
His words: “Also, they lived and live in a society. So, we want viewers to see the society’s attitudes towards their service to humanity.’’
Speaking, the Producer of the play, Edgar, said that it was the 14th edition produced by Duke of Somolu Productions.
“With a budget over N40 million, this production is truly historical’’, he stated.
Edgar thanked the more than 35 Sponsors of the play who took over 50 percent of the budget as their support.