I don’t need constitution to advise President or Governor – Emir of Kano, Sanusi

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said he can advise the president and governors without the constitution.
Speaking during an interview on ‘The Morning Brief’, a programme on Channels Television on Wednesday, Sanusi also emphasized the role of traditional institutions in nation-building and good governance.
According to the monarch, he does not need the law to advise the president or a state governor on issues affecting the nation.
The former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN governor stressed that he has the authority to provide counsel to the constituted authorities from the people he leads.
Sanusi said, “Do I need to be told to advise the President? Do I need the Constitution to tell me that if I think there is something the country needs, I should go to the President and say, ‘Mr President, I think this is wrong?’
“I don’t need the Constitution. I don’t need the Constitution to tell the governor that I think this is what we should be doing. I get that authority from being a leader of the people.
The royal father equally harped on the importance of inclusive political participation, calling for increased women’s representation in nation-building efforts.
The Emir expressed belief that women have crucial roles to enhance more inclusive governance and is calling for more women’s representation in elected positions.
I don’t need constitution to advise President or Governor – Emir of Kano, Sanusi