I am not Afraid to Resign from the Throne - Emir Lamido Sanusi

The Former Governor Of Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN) and Emir Of Kano, Lamido Sanusi had threatened to resign from the throne, if the kingship
position would hinder him from speaking the truth.
Speaking in Abuja during the first annual Chibok Girls lecture, on Friday, the emir who was represented by his daughter Shahida Sanusi at the
programme said the monarch had dedicated his life to the truth.
This came as messages on and off social media have accused the emir of squandering N3 billions of Kano emirate’s money on buying two Rolls Royce
and on hiring chartered flights.
Sanusi was also accused of “kissing, holding and romancing ladies in public” with the picture of him hugging a woman in public.
It was learnt that the government is set to investigate his financial deals, which may lead to his arrest and dethronement.
Reacting, Sanusi’s daughter said; “My father is not afraid of giving up his throne if it stands in the way of speaking the truth. Those who think that my father would keep quiet because he wants to hold on to his throne, I think they don’t know my father.”
“I know that he has always wanted to be the emir of Kano but to him, if it comes between what is right, what his conscience tells him and choosing the
throne, he would happily give up the throne.
“My father has always been a part of one controversy or the other and it’s normal for us. We are not scared anymore.
“And honestly, he has been a source of inspiration and pride. He never fails to fight. He fights for progress, liberty, justice and equality. Those who think they know my father should know that he will never be silenced by blackmail and intimidation. He lost his position once as the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and I remember his quote that you can suspend a man but you can never suspend the truth. I know he does not mind being the most unpopular emir so long he speaks the truth.’’
Before now Sanusi, has called on all religious and traditional leaders to refrain from beating their wives, adding that they will lose their titles if they do so.
He also corrected the “Islamically incorrect” views of Abdulaziz Yari, the governor of Zamfara state, who said meningitis is a product of fornication.