The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has
dispelled rumors making the rounds on the
Internet that he was planning to marry a 17-year
daughter of the Lamido of Adamawa.
The Emir, a former Central Bank Governor of
Nigeria who was forced out of office by
President Goodluck Jonathan after he blew the
whistle on billions of dollars in oil revenues that
were reportedly not deposited by the Nigerian
National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), denied
the marriage rumors while responding to
questions sent by SaharaReporters via text
messages and routed through one of his aides.
Responding to a question about marriage
between adult men and underage girls, the Emir
of Kano stated that he fully supports the right of
children not to get forcibly married before
attaining the constitutionally stipulated age of 18
years.
He further stated that he has not and will not
contract a marriage with any woman under 18.
He said the stories making the rounds were only
meant to know his intentions. While not totally
ruling out the possibility of marrying a fourth
wife, the Emir advised people to wait to see the
real age of his wife if he decides to contract
another marriage.
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