Jonathan Meets Sanusi as Leading Emirs Break Fast with President
After months of frosty relationship, leading to the avoidance of each other, President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday met with the former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), who is now the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II.
The duo had had a running row over the allegation by the former CBN boss that some $49.8 billion oil revenue was not remitted to the national treasury. Sanusi was to modify the figure on two other occasions. The ensuing bad blood between the two led to the suspension from office of Sanusi last February. The latter had thus sued the federal government to challenge his suspension. The case was yet to be decided when Sanusi emerged the Emir of Kano last May. The monarch recently ordered the withdrawal of the case from court.
Nigerian interest news had exclusively reported a fortnight ago that a truce was being brokered between the President and the former apex bank chief.
The Emir of Kano, had in company with some other emirs broke the Ramadan fast with the president at the Presidential Villa.
Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar III, led other emirs for the breaking of the fast.
However, the former CBN governor was at the forefront of a special prayer for the peace of the country.
The event, which was brief, took place at President Jonathan's official residence within the precinct of Presidential Villa.
The president however shook hands with the Emir of Kano, as well as other emirs present, without betraying any emotion.
Speaking on behalf of the emirs, Abubakar condemned yesterday’s twin bomb blasts in Kaduna.
He equally flayed other violent activities pervading the country.
According to him, those behind the dastardly act are anti-human.
Abubakar told the president to facilitate a meeting with traditional rulers, with a view to discussing paramount national issues.
The request was expressly granted by President Jonathan who in turn enjoined the traditional rulers to join hands with his administration's bid to halt insurgency.
He however acknowledged the powers of prayers in dousing the tension in the country.
“It could have been worse than this if not for prayers. We will surely get over it. We are doing our best to ensure we end this situation and with the support of Nigerians, we shall surely overcome,” Jonathan assured his audience.
The duo had had a running row over the allegation by the former CBN boss that some $49.8 billion oil revenue was not remitted to the national treasury. Sanusi was to modify the figure on two other occasions. The ensuing bad blood between the two led to the suspension from office of Sanusi last February. The latter had thus sued the federal government to challenge his suspension. The case was yet to be decided when Sanusi emerged the Emir of Kano last May. The monarch recently ordered the withdrawal of the case from court.
Nigerian interest news had exclusively reported a fortnight ago that a truce was being brokered between the President and the former apex bank chief.
The Emir of Kano, had in company with some other emirs broke the Ramadan fast with the president at the Presidential Villa.
Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar III, led other emirs for the breaking of the fast.
However, the former CBN governor was at the forefront of a special prayer for the peace of the country.
The event, which was brief, took place at President Jonathan's official residence within the precinct of Presidential Villa.
The president however shook hands with the Emir of Kano, as well as other emirs present, without betraying any emotion.
Speaking on behalf of the emirs, Abubakar condemned yesterday’s twin bomb blasts in Kaduna.
He equally flayed other violent activities pervading the country.
According to him, those behind the dastardly act are anti-human.
Abubakar told the president to facilitate a meeting with traditional rulers, with a view to discussing paramount national issues.
The request was expressly granted by President Jonathan who in turn enjoined the traditional rulers to join hands with his administration's bid to halt insurgency.
He however acknowledged the powers of prayers in dousing the tension in the country.
“It could have been worse than this if not for prayers. We will surely get over it. We are doing our best to ensure we end this situation and with the support of Nigerians, we shall surely overcome,” Jonathan assured his audience.
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