The authority of the Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado Ekiti, has retained the deposed Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, as the chancellor of the institution despite his dethronement.
The former emir was deposed by the Kano state government, on Monday for alleged insubordination.
Governor Kayode Fayemi appointed Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as chancellor of the university in 2019.
A letter dated March 12, 2020, by the EKSU management and signed by the vice-chancellor, Prof Eddy Olanipekun, and addressed to the former emir, indicated that the university “will continue to recognise Lamido as the chancellor of the university despite his present travail.”
The letter entitled: ‘Letter of Solidarity,’ further indicated that the step was taken owing to the university’s firm belief that Lamido’s wealth of experience would be useful to the university.
“We will continue to recognise you as our Chancellor with a firm belief that your wealth of experience would undoubtedly be beneficial to our university,” it read in part.
The university sympathised with Lamido on his travail, saying the deposed emir’s rulership in Kano “will forever remain a reference point.”
“The news of your dethronement rendered the entire university community devastated and that has gone to confirm the assertion that only God gives power and at the same time relieves, if he so wishes. The university acknowledges the fact that you had done your best, within the limited time God availed you on the throne.
“On behalf of the governing council, Senate, staff and students of EKSU, where you serve as Chancellor want to identify with you at this critical moment of your life. We will also like to re-assure you of our unflinching support and cooperation as you traverse a new terrain.”
