Sanusi Sends Crucial Message to Tinubu's Govt: "I'm Willing to Help"

• Kano Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II has said he was ready to mediate in the Fulani crisis rocking Nigeria, only if President Bola Tinubu-led government will support his efforts
• Sanusi maintained that his strategy and methodology cannot work if the federal government's support is not guaranteed
• He noted that though the Fulanis have suffered isolation and cattle rustling, among others, there were some bad Fulanis who have tarnished the tribe's image

The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has offered to mediate the Fulani crisis in Nigeria but stressed that his intervention could only be successful with the backing of the federal government led by President Bola Tinubu.

Emir Sanusi highlighted the importance of leveraging the government's resources and authority to implement his proposed strategy, which aims to find a lasting solution to the Fulani problem.

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Sanusi receives Fulani group in Kano

According to Daily Trust, Sanusi made the comment while receiving the leadership of Tapital Pulaku Njode Jam Nigeria, a Fulani organization with a presence in all 36 states, at his Palace on Tuesday, September 3.

During the meeting, the Emir expressed his concern about the hardships faced by Fulanis in Nigeria, including social isolation, cattle rustling, and other difficulties.

However, he also acknowledged that some members of the Fulani community have been involved in criminal activities, which have tarnished their people's reputation.

Sanusi seeks FG support to solve Fulani problem

Sanusi proposed a joint intervention with the federal government to address the crisis, particularly between Fulanis and farmers, and to prevent further criminal activities.

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His statement read in part:

“It is not untrue that there are some bad eggs amongst the Fulanis who have thrown the good names of the people to the mud and subjected them to what they are facing today."

Kano Emirship: Ayodele says Sanusi is ordained

Legit.ng earlier reported that Primate Elijah Ayodele claimed he had a revelation that the embattled Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, was ordained to rule the emirate.

Ayodele maintained that the warring parties in the state must accept Sanusi for their growth, prosperity and success.

The cleric further revealed that a revolution would relegate the traditional system to the background.

Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng