You can get away with anything with political connections – Emir Sanusi faults El-Rufai’s detention

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, stated that people in Nigeria can get away with almost anything if they have strong political connections. He emphasized the need to review existing laws to better address unexplained wealth and corruption, and stressed that enforcement institutions must work effectively. Sanusi criticized political influence in corruption cases, citing former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, who has been detained for seven months without conviction, raising concerns about fairness and political bias in legal processes. He called for law reform alongside strengthening enforcement institutions.