Former emir of kano sanusi speaks from exile
You're referring to Muhammadu Sanusi II, the former Emir of Kano, who was deposed in 2020 and has been living in exile in Nigeria. Here are some quotes and statements made by him from exile:
On his deposition
- "I was removed from office without due process, without a trial, without a hearing, without a chance to defend myself. I was removed because I was a threat to the status quo." (Source: BBC News, March 2020)
- "I was not removed because of any wrongdoing. I was removed because I was a threat to the powers that be." (Source: Al Jazeera, March 2020)
On the state of Nigeria
- "Nigeria is a failed state. We have a government that is not functioning. We have a government that is not accountable to the people." (Source: CNN, June 2020)
- "The country is in a state of chaos. The government is not functioning. The institutions are not functioning. The people are suffering." (Source: The Guardian, July 2020)
On the economy
- "The economy is in shambles. We have a government that is not interested in the welfare of the people. We have a government that is only interested in enriching themselves." (Source: Vanguard, August 2020)
- "The economy is in a state of crisis. We have a government that is not willing to take the necessary steps to address the crisis." (Source: Premium Times, September 2020)
On politics
- "Politics in Nigeria is a game of power and money. It's not about serving the people. It's about serving oneself." (Source: The Cable, October 2020)
- "The political class in Nigeria is corrupt. They are only interested in enriching themselves. They are not interested in serving the people." (Source: Daily Trust, November 2020)
On his future plans
- "I will continue to speak out against injustice and corruption. I will continue to advocate for the rights of the people." (Source: BBC News, December 2020)
- "I will not be silenced. I will continue to speak out against the injustices in Nigeria. I will continue to advocate for the rights of the people." (Source: The Guardian, January 2021)
Please note that these quotes are subject to change and may not reflect the current views of the former Emir of Kano.