By Gabriel Atumeyi
Former Emir of Kano and new Caliph of the Tijaniyya sect in Nigeria, Muhammadu Sanusi II, says he’s not interested in partisan politics or running for any political position in the country.
However, Sanusi said he would continue to educate the public on the right candidates to vote for during elections.
According to BBC Hausa, Muhammadu Sanusi II, who made the remarks at a meeting of the Muqaddimai and Shaykhs of the sect for the first time since his appointment as Caliph, said his views should not be misconstrued as intention to join partisan politics.
Sanusi said, “If we have those we trust who promised they will work for the betterment of the nation, then we can come together and help them – this is not politics.”
The former Emir said failure to do so could put Nigerians at great risk and challenge.
He said priority should be accorded education, especially for children, before the country’s problems could be addressed.
“If we did not educate our children to become successful, while other people send their children to schools, they will end up working for those ones that attend school and that’s the end,” he said.
But some of the scholars, who attended the event, said prayers needed to be included in the suggestions made by the former emir.
Sheikh Halliru Maraya said there is a need for people to have more fear of God, adding that the authorities should protect the lives and property of the people and provide them with welfare.