The 14th Emir of the ancient city of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, acknowledges that he’s been involved in some controversial situations.
He mentioned this during the Rivers Economic and Investment Summit happening in Port Harcourt.
Sanusi, who was the main speaker at the event, mentioned that when Governor Siminalayi Fubara invited him, he had a busy schedule but decided to accept the invitation as a sign of respect for the governor and the people of Rivers.
“When I received the invitation from His Excellency to come and serve as the keynote speaker at the maiden Rivers State Economic and Investment Summit, my diary was filed with a lot of programmes both locally and internationally.
“I also had a bit of apprehension about coming to speak at a public forum such as this. Because sometimes, it doesn’t matter what we say about the problems or truthfulness of the solutions we try to proffer on reconfiguring the economy for the benefit of all. Sometimes misinterpretation and sensationalism become the aftermath of the speech more than the success. I’m sure we all agree that I have had my fair share of controversy.
“This misrepresentation sometimes makes this cause a matter of controversy rather than a solution. However, honour begets honour and I regard the invitation of His Excellency as an absolute honour and thar’s why I am here. Also honouring Rivers State is for me hououring one of my best friends, Herbert Wigwe.”
The king praised the Fubara government for aiming to forge a fresh direction towards development and success.
He mentioned that despite being wealthy in oil, relying solely on this resource wouldn’t transform Rivers’ fate, but effective leadership could.
This summit marks Sanusi’s initial public appearance since news of his expected reinstatement to the throne emerged.
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