2023: Sanusi speaks on contesting presidency

Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, a former Emir of Kano, on Monday said he is contented being spiritual leader of the Tijaniyyah, and not eyeing the Nigerian presidency in 2023.

POLITICS NIGERIA reports that speaking in Abeokuta, Ogun State, at a reception marking the 80th birthday of Babanla Adinni of Egbaland, Chief Tayo Sowunmi, Sanusi noted that he had served in various capacities both in past and present “and I will forever be grateful to Allah.”

Also, the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor counseled presidential aspirants to be prepared for the huge task of leading a nation as Nigeria.

“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,” Sanusi said. “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.”