Kano: Dethroned Sanusi arrives Lagos

The dethroned Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, has arrived in Lagos, Nigeria.

Sanusi’s final destination and where he would be residing is not yet clear.

Onyxnewsng learnt that his accommodation is located somewhere in a highbrow area on the island.

The online news platform gathered that the choice of Lagos was to ensure he was safe and in a condition where he would be able to attend occasions, interact freely with political and business leaders.

A source said, “basically, to resume his normal life and continue to speak on Nigeria’s problems and ways the country can be better”.

Governor Umar Ganduje dethroned Sanusi on Monday. He announced Aminu Bayero, as the 15th Emir the same day.

The court had ruled that Sanusi be freed from detention where he had been was banished to under heavy security.
Earlier on Friday, Kaduna Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, visited Sanusi in Awe, Nasarawa State.

The duo rode to Abuja in El-Rufai’s car, from where former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor flew to Lagos.

Onyxnewsng would also recall that within 2 days of the ouster, the governor gave Sanusi two appointments.

He named Sanusi the Vice Chairman of Kaduna Investment Promotion Agency, KADIPA.

El-Rufai also appointed Sanusi as the Chancellor of the Kaduna State University (KASU).