- Emir Sanusi has criticised the bail conditions imposed on Nasir El-Rufa.
- He said the requirements for El-Rufai’s release are too difficult to meet
- Sanusi also expressed concern over the North’s declining cultural and political influence
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has expressed concern over the bail conditions imposed on former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, describing them as excessively stringent.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that El-Rufai is currently facing prosecution by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over allegations of financial misconduct linked to his tenure as governor.
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The former governor was arraigned before a Kaduna High Court on April 13 on an amended nine-count charge bordering on alleged fraud and abuse of office.
Speaking with journalists after a public event, Sanusi claimed that the conditions for El-Rufai’s release required an emir and a senior government official to serve as sureties.
According to the monarch, such requirements make it difficult for the former governor to secure bail.
Sanusi also reflected on the challenges confronting Northern Nigeria, saying the region is experiencing not only economic hardship but also a gradual erosion of its cultural values.
He noted that although poverty has long existed in the North, people traditionally maintained their dignity, resilience and faith despite difficult living conditions.
The emir argued that the region’s current problems extend beyond financial struggles, pointing to what he described as the weakening of cultural identity and increasing influence of foreign lifestyles.
He further lamented that the North no longer enjoys the level of political influence and national acceptance it once commanded, adding that the region’s standing in national leadership has declined over the years.
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