Dethronement: I Have Accepted Whatever Allah Decides – Sanusi

…Says removal destined by God

The dethroned Emir of Kano , Muhammadu Sanusi II , says he accepts his removal as the will of Allah ( God ) .

He said this in a video recorded shortly before he was taken away from the palace on Monday .

In the video , which was obtained on Tuesday by The PUNCH, Sanusi says his removal was best for him , according to God’ s plan .

The former Governor of Central Bank said there was no reason to be sad over his removal .

Instead , he urged people to be appreciative and believe in God ’s decision .

In the video recorded in Hausa Language , Sanusi did not state his next line of action .

He said, “ With almost six years on this throne and ( in charge of ) our heritage . Today ( Monday ) , 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.”

He subsequently appealed to those displeased by the decision to support the new Emir of Kano , Aminu Ado Bayero .

“ 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 ,” he added .

Using his grandfather ’s sobriquet , Sanusi expressed pride in his leadership style during his reign as the Emir .

“ It is a thing of pride that made us rule and end in the same fashion as Halifa ,” he added .

He thanked Kano people and titleholders, palace officials and friends for their support during his reign .

The PUNCH reports that Kano State Governor , Abdullahi Ganduje, on Monday , dethroned the 14 th Emir of Kano , Muhammadu Sanusi II , after the traditional ruler ’s five years on the throne.