Sanusi says dethronement approved by God

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Emir Muhammadu Sanusi leads the Friday prayer in Awe, Nasarawa State

Muhammadu Sanusi II on Friday said his removal from was approved by God.

Speaking in Awe,  where he led Muslim prayers, Sanusi urged Muslim faithful to always obey God. He also urged them to accept his judgement in whatever happened them.

He added that there was no way anything God had not destined would come to pass.  “Nigerians should continue to pray for peace and progress of the country”, he added

According to The Nation, Sanusi also urged Muslims to fear God in all their deeds. He reminded them that every one of them must give an account of his or her deeds hereafter.

The Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai who was in Awe to visit the dethroned Emir arrived at the palace at about 12:45 pm. They quickly went into a closed-door meeting, after which they drove straight to the mosque for Friday prayers.

There was a heavy security presence during the prayer.

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