Tinubu Media Group Slams Emir Sanusi Over Remarks On President’s Economic Reforms

By Ayodele Oni

The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has stated that recent remarks by the 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, not to support President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms amounts to negation of the integrity, fairness, and justice that Emir Sanusi, had for years, stood for.

The group declared: “We see that inference as a negation of the integrity, fairness, and justice that Emir Sanusi, had for years, stood for.”

In a statement signed by its Chairman, Emeka Nwankpa, and Secretary, Dapo Okubanjo, TMSG argued that the former Central Bank governor stands the risk of being seen by Nigerians as one who priotises self over general interest.

“To hazard a guess, the answer is not far to fetch. Emir Sanusi was emphatic that his friends in government have not been true friends in a veiled reference to the Kano emirate crisis, which is now the subject of litigation.

“We see that inference as a negation of the integrity, fairness, and justice that Emir Sanusi, had for years, stood for.

“It is inappropriate for any individual that lays claim to such virtues to expect ‘his friends’ to Ignore the rule of law and proceed to use that reluctance to interfere as the basis for his intervention in a national discourse.

“However, Emir Sanusi is not irredeemable. We are consoled by the fact that despite his recent proclivities, he admitted that what Nigerians were going through was a ‘necessary consequence of decades of irresponsible management.’

“This, to us, is an honest acknowledgement that President Tinubu was right after all and on course too.

“Emir Sanusi was emphatic that his friends in government have not been true friends in a veiled reference to the Kano emirate crisis, which is now the subject of litigation.

“Emir Muhammadu Sanusi has a reputation for being outspoken on national issues bordering on the economy because of his antecedents. For that, he has enjoyed public fame and acclaim.

“Even as governor of the Central Bank, he actively promoted some of what have become key pillars of the Tinubu economic reform agenda such as fuel subsidy removal at a time it was seen as an unpopular option. He was also known to be opposed to multiple exchange rates.”

TMSG noted that Nigerians expect Emir to continue to be a true statesman by staying the course no matter how bad the weather is.