How Sanusi Lamido became the Emir of Kano and How he was Dethroned

He made a career in the commercial banking sector spanning several years. He was later appointed by President Umaru Musa Yaradua as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. When he left the Central Bank, he was installed by the kingmakers in Kano as the Emir of Kano. As Emir, he wielded great influence in his kingdom and beyond. He was expected to occupy the throne till death, in line with the tradition of his people. His name – His Highness Muhammad Sanusi de II (most popularly known as Sanusi Lamido Sanusi). In this edition of BIH we bring to you the story of his birth, parentage, education, career, enthronement as Emir of Kano, his eventual dethronement, his refusal to contest the dethronement in court, his life in exile, his achievements, and many more.