How Dangote, Gusau prevented Sanusi's banishment to remote village -

It has emerged that Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, and retired general, Aliyu Gusau prevented the banishment of deposed Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II to Opanda town in Toto LGA of Nasarawa State.

Instead, the exiled ex-monarch will now live in Loko town of Nasarawa LGA in Nasarawa State.

This followed the dethronement of Sanusi, who was installed in 2014, by the Kano State Executive Council led by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje on Monday. The deposed Emir had been at loggerheads with the governor before his removal.

He was exiled to Nasarawa State and a new Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero, was immediately installed in his place.

Daily Trust, quoting an unnamed source, said that the Nasarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, had meant for the deposed Emir to stay in Opanda town.

However, the source added, some prominent Nigerians prevailed on the governor to allow the exiled Sanusi to stay in Loko town, which they described as more befitting.

The source disclosed that Dangote, Gusau, and Emir of Lafia, Justice Sidi Dauda Bage (Rtd), were among those who prevailed on the governor.

“Actually, the deposed emir was scheduled to be exiled from Kano to Opanda town in Toto Local Government but there was a change of decision at the last minute.

“Notable Nigerians like the Emir of Lafia, Justice Sidi Bage (rtd) personally met Governor Abdullahi Sule and requested for a change of location. Others who called the governor were Alhaji Aliko Dangote and General Aliyu Gusau amongst others,” Daily Trust quoted the source as saying.