The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has strongly criticised Nigeria’s habit of honouring corrupt leaders with top government positions, saying the country is losing its moral values.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the former Central Bank governor said it is shameful that people who steal from public funds are not punished, but instead rewarded with more power.
“Our values are gone,” Sanusi said. “These people don’t care about building a good name or legacy. They care about showing off their private jets, houses, and billions in bank accounts.”
Sanusi explained that many leaders today join politics only to make money, not to serve the people. He said some of them were not properly raised to understand leadership as a duty, not a business.
The Emir warned that a society where stolen wealth is celebrated will only continue to breed more corruption.
He also reflected on the legacy of late General Murtala Muhammed, saying Nigeria needs a complete change in mindset, not just a change in leadership. According to him, both citizens and leaders must work together to restore lost values.
“A few good leaders can’t change a corrupt system. Everyone must be involved,” he said.
Sanusi’s message comes at a time when many Nigerians are frustrated by the rising cost of living, corruption in public offices, and poor governance. His words echo what many ordinary citizens feel — that until Nigeria stops praising the wrong people, real change will remain a dream.
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