Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, has warned that Nigeria may experience a repeat of the January 15 1966 military coup if some parts of the country continue in violence and disunity.
The emir made the disclosure on Thursday, January 14, in his brief remarks during the 50th commemoration of the death of the Sardauna of Sokoto, Sir Ahmadu Bello.
He pointed out that it was such issues of disaffection from a section of the country then that ignited the coup that claimed the life of the premier of Northern Nigeria, the Sardauna of Sokoto, and other national leaders in the country at that time.
Sanusi said Nigerians have moved beyond the 1966 coup, but according to him, it appears history is being repeated.
He stressed the importance of letting bye-gones be bye-gones, saying: “We must not allow history to repeat itself.”
The former CBN governor maintained that Nigerians who are allegedly fanning the embers of violence and disunity of the country should stop it to avoid a backlash.
He noted that every section of the country had at one time tasted power and as well produced bad or good leaders, adding that all sections of the country must come together and move on as one country.
“We must not fail to learn from the past. We cannot get back to religious and ethnic divides. We are calling for tolerance and peace but we will not be allowed to be disrespected,” the emir of Kano said.
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