The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has decried Nigeria’s declining moral standards, warning that the glorification of ill-gotten wealth is eroding the nation’s foundation.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, the former Central Bank governor condemned a system that rewards corr¥pt public officials with more power and prestige instead of holding them accountable. He argued that Nigeria’s value system has coll@psed, allowing public thieves to be hailed as role models.
“You don’t go into government to make money,” Sanusi said, lamenting that many in public office prioritize personal enrichment over service. He described most leaders as lacking character, lineage, and a desire to build a legacy, measuring success solely by material possessions like houses, jets, and bloated bank accounts.
“For them, values don’t matter. They are not bothered that the public sees them as th+eves or crimin@ls who have looted the commonwealth,” he said.
Reflecting on the legacy of the late Head of State, Murtala Muhammed, 50 years after his de@th, Sanusi stressed that a moral reset is urgently needed. He said the responsibility lies not only with leaders but also with ordinary citizens to push for a return to principles like honesty, hard work, and empathy.
He criticized a culture where material wealth regardless of how it was acquired is idolized, noting that known looters are still being appointed to top government positions. “A society that continues to reward stolen wealth will keep reproducing corr¥pt leadership,” he warned.
Sanusi also pointed fingers at politicians for ruining the civil service, calling for a revival of systems that empower civil servants to resist unlawful orders and uphold due process.
“We must strengthen institutions, not just individuals, to rebuild this country,” he added.
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