FACT CHECK: Did Sanusi endorse Peter Obi?

Recently, a post attributed to the 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi ll, making comments about the presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, went viral online.

The post, which was first tweeted by a tweep, @famekid_, had claimed that Sanusi was rooting for the candidature of Obi.

Part of the post read, “…The other was already a billionaire before 2003, and quite content with himself. He doesn’t need your money for anything. He wants to be President to reset things and lay the foundation for systemic governance in future.
“He relates with the struggles of the average Nigerian, understands what Nigeria needs, and has volunteered himself to save us from impending catastrophe. Win or lose, he would most likely not contest again.
It is up to us to choose wisely.”

However, IDOMA VOICE can confirm that the post did not actually emanate from the former CBN governor.

This was further confirmed in a statement on Monday, by the Chief of Staff to the deposed Emir of Kano, Munir Sunusi Bayero.

The statement said the article was not written by Sanusi.

Verdict: False

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