The recent public acknowledgement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's economic reforms and achievements by the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has generated an important conversation about political courage, national interest and the responsibility of leadership in Nigeria.
One of the leaders of Osun All Progressive Congress and Member of the current Osun Presidential Campaign Council Prof. Siji Olamiju aka Akol, has described Sanusi's position as worthy of recognition, particularly because of the prevailing political atmosphere ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
In a statement made available to the press in Osogbo Osun state through his media aid Mr Adebayo Temitope. Olamiju said. At a time when political conversations are increasingly influenced by regional interests, ethnic considerations and presidential ambitions, Sanusi's willingness to publicly acknowledge areas of progress under an administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from another region deserves attention. Olamiju said, Sanusi is not just an ordinary commentator but he is a respected traditional ruler, former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and one of the country's prominent voices on economic and financial matters.
Speaking at the Oxford Global Think Tank Conference, Sanusi acknowledged that President Tinubu's administration deserved credit for bringing the Nigerian economy back from the brink. He referenced improvements in economic growth, inflation, foreign reserves and export diversification. What makes his intervention particularly significant is the political atmosphere surrounding the 2027 presidential election, where regional calculations and the aspirations of political actors from different parts of the country are already shaping public discussions.
Prof Olamiju said, Sanusi's position demonstrates an important principle and his courageous national development should not be assessed exclusively through the lens of regional identity or political affiliation. Where progress is evident, it deserves acknowledgement, where shortcomings exist, they should equally be addressed.
Olamiju stressed that, this is not to suggest that Nigeria has overcome all its economic and social challenges. Sanusi himself acknowledged that much remains to be done, particularly in tackling poverty, hunger, healthcare, education and the welfare of ordinary Nigerians. However, responsible national discourse requires the ability to recognise progress without abandoning constructive criticism.
Prof. Olamiju celebrates Emir Sanusi of his intervention and draws attention to the importance of leaders who can rise above narrow political considerations and contribute to honest conversations about the country's direction. Nigeria needs more conversations driven by evidence, national interest and accountability rather than sentiments alone.
Ultimately, the significance of Sanusi's remarks goes beyond the political debate surrounding the 2027 election. It reinforces the principle that good governance, where demonstrated, should be acknowledged regardless of the region, religion or political8 platform of the person occupying the office. National interest should always be bigger than regional interest. Olamiju said
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