Emir Sanusi
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Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II of Kano has expressed concern that Nigeria is stuck in outdated discussions of tribe and religion, while other countries are advancing conversations on critical issues like artificial intelligence and climate change. Speaking at the second Kano International Poetry Festival, themed “Poetry in a Time of Crisis,” Sanusi lamented the country’s fixation on petty debates, citing the legislature’s misplaced priorities and wasteful arguments.
According to him, Nigeria’s leadership crisis stems from the quality of its leaders, whom he described as “lousy” and unable to drive progress. He emphasized that good governance is key to salvaging the country and urged youths to rise up and take over from the older generation, saying, “You rise and fall with the quality of your leadership, and Nigeria has had lousy leadership for a long time.
Sanusi believes Nigeria’s leaders are unworthy of the trust placed in them and have consistently failed the country. He warned that the country’s borrowing and squandering habits will have long-term negative effects on the economy. He also emphasized the importance of investing in education, suggesting that communities utilize available spaces like mosques as temporary classrooms.
Sanusi criticized the country’s focus on tribal and religious differences, stating that Nigeria is still having conversations that were relevant in the 1960s, while the rest of the world has moved on to more pressing issues. His message resonates with many Nigerians, particularly youths disillusioned with the current state of governance and politics in the country.
