BY LEVI JOHNSON
After 24 hours in incarceration, the former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, released ten statement in Hausa which have been translated to the English Language.
Muhammadu Sanusi II said: ”In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. May peace and blessings of God be on his messenger, Muhammad, the son of Abdullah.
”All glory be to God for the favours he bestowed on us. Part of those favours was my enthronement as Emir of Kano on the 8th of June 2014.
”I am grateful to God for sustaining me in good health for nearly six years on the throne of my forefathers.
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”Today, the only power that gives authority has taken it away from me. As I use to say, power has a life span.
”Days on any throne are numbered, once your time is off you have to leave whether you like it or not.
”I have, therefore, accepted this destiny in good faith. I am grateful and happy for God knows what is best for me.
”I am also grateful to the good people of Kano State for their love and obedience to me and all those who assisted me in my rulership.
”I must also thank my kinsmen who stood by me through thick and thin. I urge you, people, to remain calm and peaceful.
”I have also instructed my immediate family and those under me to pledge allegiance and respect whoever succeeds me for the integrity of the Kano throne.
”What Allah has destined is right. Do not be angry.”
