2023: Sanusi Speaks On Joining Presidential Race

Former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has disclosed that he is not interested in joining politics or succeeding President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023.

The former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor said he is okay being an elder statesman and the spiritual leader of the Tijaniyyah movement in Nigeria.

Sanusi stated that he is contented with the various capacities he had served both in past and present, adding that he remains forever grateful to God.

He made these remarks on Monday at a reception marking the 80th birthday of Babanla Adinni of Egbaland, Chief Tayo Sowunmi, in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

The former monarch noted that the country needs Christian and Muslim clerics who are going to stand up and remind the politicians of the fear of God.

Sanusi, however, called on presidential aspirants to be prepared for the huge task of leading a nation like Nigeria.

He said: “The solution is not for all of us to jump into politics, this country needs good politicians, it needs Imams and pastors and bishops who are going to stand up and remind them (politicians) of the fear of God.

“It needs technocrats who are going to critique their policies, it needs traditional rulers who are going to speak as the conscience of the people, everyone has a role to play and we should try to play that role to the best of our ability.”