Kano: If You’re Talking About History, Why Is His Royal Highness Driving Rolls-Royce?—Atiku Abubakar

During an interview with Channels Television, Atiku Abubakar, a political analyst, criticised the reappointment of Sanusi Lamido as the Emir of Kano, questioning the reasoning behind the decision. Abubakar argued that the Emir’s lavish lifestyle, including driving a Rolls-Royce, contradicts the claim of wanting to restore traditional values. He pointed out the irony of prioritising luxury over the welfare of Kano State’s children, who lack access to basic necessities like food and education.

Abubakar suggested that if the Emir truly wants to honour tradition, he should adopt more humble means of transportation, like camels and donkeys, which were used by his forefathers.

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According to him, “It’s not by you speaking English and then living a flamboyant life where the children of Kano State do not have decent meals, there are no schools for them to attend, and then you say that you want to restore certain things about tradition. Which tradition are you talking about? What tradition are you talking about? If you’re talking about history and you want all of these traditions to be maintained, why is his Royal Highness (Sanusi) driving a Rolls-Royce? Why is he not riding a camel and donkey, which was what was used by his forefathers?…See More

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