By Samuel Aruwan
Former Head of State and chieftain of All Progress Congress (APC), General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), yesterday said the new Emir of Kano, Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, was chosen by God.
Buhari was speaking for the first time after Sanusi was chosen on Sunday by kingmakers of Kano Emirate and approved by Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
In a statement, Buhari said: “After attending the burial of the late Emir Alhaji Ado Bayero I am renewing my condolences to the new Emir, Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, and the people of Kano and the country on the death of Alhaji Ado Bayero.
“I am forwarding my congratulations to you for assuming the office of Emir of this historic land, a position once occupied by great historical figures such as Muhammadu Rumfa, Ibrahim Dabo, Abdullahi Bayero, and Muhammadu Sanusi. I hope you will be worthy successor to those great men.”
Continuing, he said: “You have been chosen by God and so you should fear God and treat all the people of Kano as those under your care and supervision. You should cultivate all and exclude none.
“Your immediate duty is to rally the people to support the government in fighting terrorism and unrest. You should also bring your wealth of experience in assisting the economic revival of the state and the country. I wish you well.”
