The Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has been allegedly
placed under suicide watch
It was gathered that shortly after he emerged the new Emir,
June 8, 2014, of which some believed was a politically motivated appointment by
the governor of Kano State, the former CBN governor began exhibiting symptoms
of severe clinical depression
The symptoms reportedly grew worse, a source who spoke with
24Ureport said.
“He is suicidal. He is secretly being watched by his close
aides”, said the source.
The source who pointed out that the seat of Emir is highly
spiritual/traditional stated that the current Emir may not have been the
rightful heir to the throne
“Not anyone can just mount the seat because he can or
because he has political connections with the high ups”
He also explained the customs of selecting a new Emir after
the death of one.
The insider said, when an Emir rules for up to 50 years, his
first son ascends the throne automatically after his death without contest.
Malam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi whose grandfather, Muhammadu
Sunusi was a former Emir of Kano did not rule up to 50 years.
“Ado Bayero was Emir for over 50 years. The elders and
handlers of the stool were aware of the customs and were prepared to crown the
son of Ado Bayero when the Governor of Kano intervened.” He added.
The former CBN boss’ name was allegedly not enlisted among
those recommended by the handlers of the traditional stool to the governor for
crowning as Emir
Another insider said that the silence of the other first
class Emirs over the coronation of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as Emir of Kano was a
sign not to be ignored
He stated that none of the Emirs sent congratulatory
messages to the new occupant of the seat of Emir of Kano.
He explained that there was a deliberate decision by the
Emirs to refrain from congratulating the Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the new Emir
of Kano.
The source however downplayed that the Emir was feeling suicidal
while adding that Sanusi Lamido Sanusi appeared a little pale.
Another source from a popular political family, the Yankassi
family in Kano who is considered a family friend to the Sanusi Lamido Sanusi
family also called the claim of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi being clinically depressed
false. In his words, “Very untrue. In fact I just came out from a meeting with
him and he looks very stable with sound mind”.
It remains uncertain the health status of the occupant of
the Emir’s seat in Kano. Many within the palace who were contacted declined to
speak on the health status of the man, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi.
But feelers coming out of the presidency in Abuja indicate
that Sanusi Lamido Sanusi’s problems may just be beginning. A very credible
source indicates that the Jonathan administration has launched a broad
investigation into the activities of the former CBN governor.
Three anti-graft commissions are said to be tasked with the
investigation. The source explained that the uncanny silence on the part of the
new Emir has to do with the new unearthed information on his financial
activities while at the realm of activities at the CBN.
One of the many damning information uncovered included the
acquisition of an Islamic Bank – while still at the CBN top seat. There are
also unclear links discovered by security operatives to groups in Sudan
suspected to be securing funds for violent Jihadist operations across the African
continent. This remains unverified. culled
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