Sanusi blast Nigerian government, makes allegation of appointing thieves in govt offices

Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, has voiced his concern over the decline of moral principles in Nigerian culture, particularly the treatment of those in positions of authority.

Speaking on Politics Today on Channels on Wednesday, Sanusi stated that the nation should no longer reward those who embezzle public monies by providing them with additional opportunities in government.

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He clarified that when a community rewards people who are known to have stolen money and respects wealth regardless of how it was acquired, it fosters a system that keeps corruption alive.

“A society in which material wealth, no matter how you get it, is respected, is glorified, where people who are known to have stolen money get rewarded with ministerial appointments, that society will continue to reproduce itself.”

Sanusi attacked the treatment of those who abuse public office, claiming that they are frequently praised rather than held responsible.

Many of the people in leadership roles today, according to Sanusi, were not brought up to comprehend the value of public service.

“We don’t have a sense of disgust for people who hold public office and amass wealth; we reward them with appointments, with more public offices, and more opportunities to amass wealth, and this is what Nigeria has become,” he said.

“Many people go into government to make money but you don’t go into government to make money,” he said.

The Emir of Kano further condemned leaders who focus only on personal wealth and fame, instead of building a good name or legacy.

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“We have been ruled by people who have no values; they have no name behind them, and they have no desire to leave a name after them. These are people who define themselves by what they own; how many houses they have, how many private jets they have, how many billions they have in bank accounts. And they think that is something.”