Sanusi Lamido Remains Unfazed

Sanusi Lamido Remains Unfazed

In one of his deathless quotes, Atul Purohit, an Indian-born classical singer, once said, “Life is about trusting your feelings and taking chances, losing and finding happiness, appreciating the memories, learning from the past, and realising people change.”

When Sanusi Lamido Sanusi was unceremoniously sacked from his exalted position as the Emir of Kano on March 9, 2020, it came as a rude shock to many. It was one of the most trending stories in Nigeria and in some parts of the world.

Although he was not the first emir to be relieved of his position ( Abacha had sacked Ibrahim Dasuki in 1996), Sanusi’s deposition travelled like wildfire because of his popularity and political disposition, having been the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
After he was relieved of his position, he was banished to a remote village in Nassarawa State, and he eventually moved to Lagos.

Interestingly, observers of developments, particularly since he relocated to Lagos, have described him as a cat with nine lives. That became more pronounced in recent time, as he now enjoys more freedom than when he was an emir. And he has refused to be mowed down by the situation.

Perhaps, his newfound status has given birth to the speculation that he may be launching a political career. Possibly even contesting the presidency in 2023.

It was gathered that the outstanding brilliant economist with high-wired connections was sighted at an event in Ibadan, penultimate weekend, where he was accorded all the paraphernalia of office as an emir. He was colourful and dapper.

Our source disclosed that he carried himself well without betraying any emotions of a deposed emir and that his face beamed with smiles while the event lasted.
Since he left office a year ago, he has been given several appointments, including the Kaduna State University (KASU) chancellor and the vice chairman of the Kaduna Investment Promotion Agency (KADIPA) by the state governor, Nasir El-Rufai.

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