Daughter to the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi, Shahida
Sanusi, on Friday said her father will gladly give up the throne if it stands
in the way of truth.
Shehida made the remark while representing her father at the
first annual Chibok Girls lecture in Abuja.
Stressing that the monarch had dedicated his life to the
truth, Shehida disclosed that Sanusi had always wanted to be the emir, but he
believes in the truth and will always stand by the truth.
She 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
By Seun Opejobi
