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Nigeria increased minimum wage only three times since 1999

Ijeoma OPARA
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Nigeria increased minimum wage only three times since 1999

SINCE Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999, successive governments have only increased workers’ minimum wage three times. This is despite the snowballing cost of living in the country over the years.

Nigeria was plunged into darkness on Monday, June 3, 2024, when organised labour, led by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), embarked on a strike to demand a new minimum wage.

The workers shut down airports, schools, train and power stations, among others to compel the federal government to meet their demand.

Labour leaders chased out government workers who showed up at their offices, as virtually all public institutions in the country, including the National Assembly, the Federal Secretariat and the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) in Abuja, were shut down.

Despite economic conditions that have historically been persistently affected by inflation and other forces, Nigeria’s minimum wage has only been significantly increased on three occasions since the beginning of the Fourth Republic in 1999.

When former President Olusegun Obasanjo assumed office on May 29, 1999, Nigeria’s national minimum wage was N250. For federal employees, it was N3,500.

By 2000, the Nigerian government, under Obasanjo, raised the national minimum wage to N5,500 and N7,500 for different categories of federal workers, promising that it would be further increased by 25 per cent the following year and 15 per cent in 2002.

Until he left office in 2007, there was no further increase to the minimum wage, as the Wage Increase Agreement was not implemented.

After several nationwide protests by organised labour in the country, the Nigerian government under the administration of late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua set up the Belgore Committee to work out a new minimum wage.

Although the labour unions demanded N52,500 as minimum wage, the committee recommended N18,000 in 2010. However, it was not signed until 2011, under Yar’Adua’s successor, Goodluck Jonathan.

A renegotiation between labour officials and the government pegged the minimum wage at N18,900 that year.

Again, workers’ minimum wage was not increased until the labour began to threaten industrial action in 2019. At this time, a new administration led by Muhammadu Buhari had ousted Jonathan’s government and was in its second term.

After a series of meetings between the workers and the federal government, former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, announced the new minimum wage of N30,000.

Five years later, with inflation nearly triple the 11.98 per cent obtained in December 2019, workers are again clamouring for an increase in minimum wage.

While labour initially proposed N615,000, the federal government offered N46,000. Negotiations saw both parties shift far away from these initial figures.

But when the government insisted on a N60,000 offer, workers downed their tools.

Barely two days into the nationwide strike, the government called for further negotiations, and though no new amount has been agreed upon, workers suspended the strike for five days.

With harsh economic conditions fuelling agitations for better pay, some state governments are yet to comply with the N30,000 minimum wage that took effect five years ago.

The Zamfara State government only announced its intention to commence payment of the existing N30,000 minimum wage, in May 2024.

N60,000 minimum wage can’t fly – governors

Mustapha USMAN
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N60,000 minimum wage can’t fly – governors

GOVERNORS across Nigeria’s 36 states have expressed their opposition to the proposed N60,000 minimum wage by the federal government.

The governors rejected the proposal in a statement by the director, media and public affairs of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Halimah Salihu Ahmed, on Friday, June 7.

The ICIR reported that organised labour, consisting of  the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) had rejected the federal government’s N60, 000 offer as minimum wage.

The rejection resulted from the failure of the federal government to agree with the union’s N615, 000 demand.

The workers embarked on a strike which started on Monday, June 3 and relaxed on the following day.

The suspension of the industrial action was at the heel of the resolution reached between the federal government representatives and the labour after a six-hour meeting on Monday evening, June 3, in Abuja.

The government agreed to improve the minimum wage offer beyond the initial N60,000, with President Tinubu ordering the Finance Minister, Wale Edun to prepare a template for the workers minimum wage.

But the governors, in a statement released on Friday, said the initial N60,000 was not sustainable, arguing that if implemented, they would spend all the allocations they get from the federal government paying salaries with nothing left for developmental projects.

The statement reads in part, “The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) is in agreement that a new minimum wage is due. The Forum also sympathises with labour unions in their push for higher wages.

“However, the forum urges all parties to consider the fact that the minimum wage negotiations also involve consequential adjustments across all cadres, including pensioners.

“The NGF cautions parties in this important discussion to look beyond just signing a document for the sake of it; any agreement to be signed should be sustainable and realistic.

“All things considered, the NGF holds that the N60,000 minimum wage proposal is not sustainable and can not fly. It will simply mean that many states will spend all their FAAC allocations on just paying salaries with nothing left for development purposes.”

The governors also argued that if implemented, some states would end up borrowing to pay workers every month. 

They, therefore, appealed to the government and the organised labour to consider all the socioeconomic variables and settle for an agreement that is sustainable, durable, and fair to all other segments of the society who have legitimate claim to public resources.

The ICIR reports that st least two states, Lagos and Edo, are already paying N70,000 as minimum wage, a development which the Governors Forum failed to reference.

CSO urges government to prioritise effective food policies to improve public health

Mustapha USMAN
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CSO urges government to prioritise effective food policies to improve public health

A CIVIL Society Organisation, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has urged governments at all levels to expand access to healthy food and prioritise implementing effective food policies to enhance public health. 

 In a statement to mark World Food Safety Day, the organisation highlighted the urgent need for comprehensive measures to address food security and nutritional challenges faced by millions of Nigerians.

The statement signed by CAPPA’s media and communications officer, Robert Egbe, also commended the Nigerian government for its initiatives to improve food accessibility and affordability in the country but noted that food safety remained a critical issue.

According to CAPPA, armed conflicts and diverse impacts of climate change have continued to prevent many farmers from earning a livelihood through farming and improving the food supply chain.

The ICIR reported that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate increased to 33.69 per cent in April, the 11th consecutive rise under President Bola Tinubu, since he assumed office in May 2023.

The inflation rate is 0.49 per cent higher than in March when the rate surpassed the highest record since 1999.

Another report by The ICIR shows that the cost of eating healthy food in Nigeria is now N1,035.

Consequently, anyone in Nigeria would need N64,170 to eat at least two healthy diets daily for a month – 31 days, according to the data from the  National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

In its statement, CAPPA pointed out that food adulteration, contamination, improper labelling, unverified claims by producers, and the victimisation of consumers by large food corporations continued to pose serious threats to the economy, well-being, and nutrition of vulnerable Nigerians.

Part of the statement read: “It is in this context that CAPPA reiterates the need for state authorities to enact and implement comprehensive laws and policies across the food and nutrition spectrum, not only to ensure adequate food regulatory oversight but to maintain vigilance that safeguards Nigerians and public health.  

“In particular, the overconsumption of salt and sugar has been linked to the growth of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases worldwide and in Nigeria, causing both economic and social strains.

“CAPPA urges the government to reverse this negative trend by implementing food strategies and policies that promote access to healthier diets and spur producers to reformulate comestibles for the betterment of public health.

The organisation, therefore, urged Nigerians to prioritise their health and eating to live, adding that people must watch their food consumption patterns, and make sure to consciously desist from the excessive consumption of sugar, salt, and fat.

Earlier, The ICIR reported that the World Health Organisation (WHO) advised households to discard any refrigerated foods that have been exposed to power outages for more than four hours.

The health agency noted that food products could become unsafe if they have been exposed to temperatures above 5 °C for more than two hours.

It said these in a series of posts on X on Friday, June 7, to mark the World Food Safety Day.

World Food Safety Day, marked every June 7, aims to draw attention to food safety, with this year’s theme focusing on the importance of being prepared for food safety incidents, no matter how mild or severe they could be.

MultiChoice to appeal N150m fine by tribunal

Mustapha USMAN
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MultiChoice to appeal N150m fine by tribunal

MULTICHOICE Nigeria has vowed to appeal the ruling of the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT) after being fined N150 million for disobeying the court.

MultiChoice announced its position in a statement rejecting the order on Friday, June, 7.

The ICIR reported how the CCPT ordered MultiChoice to provide one-month free subscriptions on DStv and GOtv to Nigerians in addition to the N150 million fine.

In April, The ICIR reported that Multichoice announced an increase in subscription rates for its DStv and GOtv packages for the second time in five months.

The new rates were to take effect from May 1.

However, a lawsuit was filed by an Abuja-based lawyer, Festus Onifade, stating that the eight-day notice given for the rate increase was inadequate after which the tribunal ordered the pay-tv not to increase its subscription fees without proper notice.

Responding, Multichoice Nigeria, in May, challenged the tribunal’s verdict restricting it from increasing the prices of its packages. The company, through its lawyer, Moyosore Onibanjo, filed an application on April 30 challenging the tribunal’s jurisdiction on the order.

Meanwhile, in its ruling on Friday, a three-man panel, led by Thomas Okosu, cited section 39(2) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) Act which states that the “tribunal shall have jurisdiction throughout the federation and on all commercial activities aimed at making a profit”.

The tribunal ruled that Multichoice’s breach of the interim order and going ahead to implement a rake hike for DStv and GOtv packages after it had barred it from doing so was intolerable, adding that such should not be allowed, after which it dismissed the company’s preliminary objection for disobeying its order.

Reacting to the ruling, MultiChoice said it would appeal the ruling, noting the it was restrained from making further comments.

“MultiChoice Nigeria is aware of the recent ruling by the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT) regarding its jurisdiction to entertain a price regulation matter,” the company said.

“We disagree with the ruling, and will therefore file an appeal against said ruling.”

Tribunal fines Multichoice N150m, orders DSTV, GoTV to give Nigerians one-month free subscription

Itoro ETUKUDO
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Tribunal fines Multichoice N150m, orders DSTV, GoTV to give Nigerians one-month free subscription

The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT) has fined Multichoice Nigeria, the parent company of DSTV and GoTV N150 million for disobeying its order.

Besides, the tribunal ordered that the pay-tv provider give a one-month free subscription of its DStv and GOtv package to its Nigerian customers.

In April, The ICIR reported that Multichoice announced an increase in subscription rates for its DStv and GOtv packages for the second time in five months.

The new rates were to take effect from May 1.

However, a lawsuit was filed by an Abuja-based lawyer, Festus Onifade, stating that the eight-day notice given for the price increase was inadequate after which the tribunal ordered the pay-tv not to increase its subscription fees without proper notice.

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Tribunal stops Multichoice’s bid to increase DStv, GOtv subscription rates

Responding, Multichoice Nigeria, in May, challenged the tribunal’s verdict restricting it from increasing the prices of its packages. The company, through its lawyer, Moyosore Onibanjo, filed an application on April 30 challenging the jurisdiction of the tribunal on the price restraining order.

In its ruling on Friday, a three-man panel, led by Thomas Okosu, cited section 39(2) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) Act which states that the “tribunal shall have jurisdiction throughout the federation and on all commercial activities aimed at making a profit”.

The tribunal ruled that Multichoice’s breach of interim order and going ahead to implement a price increase for DStv and GOtv packages after it had barred it from doing so was intolerable, adding that succ should not be allowed, after which it dismissed the company’s preliminary objection for disobeying its orders.

Following Multichoice’s noncompliance with the tribunal order, the tribunal ordered an administrative penalty against the firm. “The first defendant is hereby mandated to pay N150 million penalty,” the tribunal ruled.

It further ruled that Multichoice is “hereby ordered to give Nigerians one-month free subscription”.

 

Refrigerated foods exposed to power outage beyond 4 hours unsafe for consumption – WHO

Mustapha USMAN
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Refrigerated foods exposed to power outage beyond 4 hours unsafe for consumption – WHO

THE World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised that households discard any refrigerated foods that have been exposed to power outages for more than four hours. 

The health agency noted that food products could become unsafe if they have been exposed to temperatures above 5 °C for more than two hours.

It said these in a series of posts on X on Friday, June 7, to mark the World Food Safety Day.

World Food Safety Day, marked every June 7, aims to draw attention to food safety, with this year’s theme focusing on the importance of being prepared for food safety incidents, no matter how mild or severe they could be.

According to the organisation, if a power outage exceeds four hours, all perishable foods in the fridge, including meat, poultry, fish, and leftovers should be discarded.

“If there has been a power outage in your area, refrigerated or frozen food may not be safe to eat. Products can become unsafe if they have been exposed to temperatures above 5 °C for more than two hours.

“After four hours of a power cut, the following apply: throw out all perishable foods in your fridge, such as meat, poultry, fish and leftovers

“Throw out all items in your freezer once they have thawed or cook them immediately, if they have been exposed to ambient temperature for more than two hours,” it wrote.

However, it remains uncertain the extent to which people in developing countries like Nigeria where poverty is rife and power supply is among the world’s poorest will heed this warning.

The WHO also advised that people should never taste foods to determine their safety, adding that if in doubt, the foods should be thrown away.

“Food safety incidents are situations where there is a potential or confirmed health risk associated with food consumption. 

“A food incident can happen, for example, due to accidents, inadequate controls, food fraud or natural events. While being ready to manage food safety incidents requires dedicated efforts from policymakers, food safety authorities, farmers and food business operators, consumers also can play an active role,” WHO added on its website. 

One in 10 people worldwide fall ill from contaminated food yearly

Highlighting the key issues of food safety, WHO said that one in ten people worldwide falls ill from consuming contaminated food each year.

According to the WHO, more than 600 million people fall ill and 420,000 die yearly after eating contaminated food. 

It noted that illnesses and deaths are largely preventable if food safety is prioritised along the food chain, from the producer to the consumer.

This was as the organisation disclosed that over 200 diseases are caused by eating contaminated foods, with about 40 per cent of the foodborne disease burden carried by children under five.

“Children under five make up nine per cent of the population, but carry 40 per cent of the foodborne disease burden, being at a higher risk of malnutrition and mortality due to unsafe food,” the WHO said.

The agency highlighted several key areas for improvement, including better hygiene practices in food production and handling, stronger regulatory frameworks by the government at all levels, and enhanced public awareness about food safety

Police invite: ICIR petitions President Tinubu, demands investigation and Solomon Arase’s suspension

Ijeoma OPARA
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Police invite: ICIR petitions President Tinubu, demands investigation and Solomon Arase’s suspension

THE International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) has written a petition to President Bola Tinubu against the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun and the Chairman, Police Service Commission (PSC) Solomon Arase, calling for the latter’s suspension from office.

The petition, dated June 6, 2024, and signed by The ICIR Executive Director, Dayo Aiyetan, follows the intimidation of ICIR staff members by the police under Egbetokun, after an investigative report published by The ICIR, which linked Arase to a shady land deal involving the sale of police residential quarters when he was the IGP.

The petition, in which the National Security Adviser; Minister of Information and National Orientation; Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs; Chairman, House of Representative Committee on Media and Publicity; Chairman, National Human Rights Commission; President, International Press Institute; President, Nigerian Union of Journalists; and President Nigeria Guild of Editors are copied made four demands which are:

  1. The institution of an independent investigation devoid of police involvement, into the allegations of fraud and corruption running into billions of naira in the sale of Police property.
  2. An instruction to the Inspector General of Police to desist from allowing the NPF-NCCC (Nigerian Police Cyber Crime Centre) or any other arm of the Nigeria Police to intimidate, molest or threaten the ICIR, its Trustees and reporters, for pursuing their legitimate duties as mandated by section 22 of the Constitution.
  3. An instruction to the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Mr Solomon Arase, to desist from further abusing and using his office to intimidate, harass, or threaten the ICIR, its Trustees, and reporters who are engaged in legitimate duties as mandated by Section 22 of the Constitution.
  4. The suspension of Solomon Arase from office as Chairman of the Police Service Commission to pave way for an independent investigation of abuse of office and corruption against him as contained in the petition and the ICIR investigative report

The ICIR investigation alleged that some police officers assisted a contractor and Managing Director of Copran international Limited, Andy Chime, to forge the signature of a deceased Deputy Inspector-General of Police Saleh Abubakar to secure a contract.

Chime used the documents to obtain a loan of N573 million from the Nigeria Police Mortgage Bank and also unlawfully used the houses on the land as collateral, thus shortchanging the police.

According to the report, two former Inspectors-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris and Solomon Arase, currently the chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), were accused of receiving house allocations worth over N200 million as incentives for awarding an estate development contract to Copran International Limited owned by Chime, for land originally meant to be used as police barracks.

After publication, the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrimes Centre (NPF-NCCC) invited two ICIR staff members, Aiyetan and Nurudeen Akewushola, who wrote the report, for questioning, during which they were detained for over nine hours.

The petition to the President noted that the invitation was at the behest of the former IGP, currently the PSC Chairman Arase and the contractor indicted in the investigation, Chime, both of whom had submitted petitions to the police over the report.

“Thus, the Police appeared more interested in protecting the interest of the person who allegedly fraudulently sold its property than investigating the allegations against him and recovering its property.

“Curiously, during the interrogation of Aiyetan and Akewushola by the NPF-NCCC, the investigating officers and the Director of the NPF-NCCC, Uche Ifeanyi Henry, were not interested in Andy Chime’s accusations but the source of the ICIR’s report and the evidence it had against Mr Arase,” The ICIR noted in its petition.

The petition also noted that the NPF-NCCC Director tried to force the journalists to release evidence gathered in the course of reporting, which would be required for their defence in a case already filed by Arase.

“Mr Arase’s petition, which he personally signed, was written on the letterhead of the Police Service Commission, of which Mr Arase is the Chairman.

“We consider this as a brazen and flagrant abuse of office by the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, who by virtue of his position oversees promotions and appointments in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Using his official capacity to write a petition concerning a private matter was in all intent and purpose aimed at using the Police to intimidate and threaten the ICIR and its journalists,” the petition further read.

The ICIR in its petition, therefore, urged President Tinubu to institute an independent investigation into the corruption allegations, which will exclude the police in the interest of justice and fairness. The petition also requested that The IGP be instructed to desist from allowing the police to intimidate or molest ICIR staff members and journalists.

“The harassment of the ICIR journalists is the latest in a trend whereby the Police has abducted or arrested journalists for alleged cyberstalking for merely publishing reports which the subjects of investigative reports find offensive. We regard this trend of attacking the media as a dangerous on and an attack on our democracy,” the petition read.

Other requests in the petition include an instruction restricting Arase from abusing the office of the PSC Chairman and using it to influence the intimidation of ICIR staff members and his suspension from office to allow for an independent investigation of the corruption allegations reported by The ICIR.

In recent times, journalists have been abducted or arrested by the police based on the Cybercrimes Act, which has been amended after the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court ruled against it.

Bertha Foundation offers fellowship for activists and investigative journalists

Blessing OTOIBHI
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Bertha Foundation offers fellowship for activists and investigative journalists

Bertha Foundation is inviting applications for the launch of the sixth Bertha Challenge – an opportunity for activists and investigative journalists to spend a year working on one pressing social justice challenge and to deliver a body of work at the end of the fellowship year.

The goal of the challenge is to focus on farming and the climate crisis.

“Nothing connects us more intimately to our planet – its water, its soil, its weather, its air and climate than how we grow the food to feed all eight plus billion of us,” the organisers say.

They added, “Our fellowship will offer income for each Bertha Fellow for one year, not exceeding USD 64,900 and commensurate with the applicant’s current or equivalent salary at the host organisation – ideally a media outlet for an investigative journalist and an NGO, community organisation or social movement for an activist.

“A project fund of up to USD 10,000 for each Bertha fellow to produce a culminating product that responds to the question posed by the Bertha Challenge, and that is directed towards a specific audience (will also be given).

The project could be a series of articles, videos, podcasts, games or drama productions. Joint activist and journalist applicants will have the option to pool their project funding to produce projects on a larger scale, access to a connect fund of up to USD 5,000 specifically designed to encourage collaboration between fellows and much more.

Joint applications between activists and investigative journalists will be prioritised. Joint applicants must fill in individual application forms, but make reference to their partner applicant, including where and how their work will overlap and how they will support one another’s projects. Joint applicants have the option to pool each of their USD 10,000 project funds to work together on one larger project says the hosts.

Bertha Foundation supports social, environmental and economic justice activism. It creates programmes and provides funding to support individuals and organisations working to address some of the most pressing contemporary social justice issues.

The deadline for the submission of applications is July 12, 2024. Interested applicants can apply here.

 

Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship invites applications

Blessing OTOIBHI
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Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship invites applications

DURHAM University is inviting applications to its Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship.

The fellowship provides an opportunity for exceptional early career journalists: a nine-month fellowship with Durham University and Reuters to undertake an investigative project.

The fellows will be mentored by top Reuters editors while having access to Durham’s academics and research resources and will be given the opportunity to develop rigorous, fact-based research and reporting skills.

The Fellow will pursue the project from inside a Reuters newsroom in London, New York, or Toronto with the additional support of colleagues in Durham’s Institute of Advanced Studies.

The Fellow will deliver a public seminar at the IAS, sharing their learnings from the Fellowship and supporting the understanding of journalism at the university.

The inaugural Sir Harry Evans Fellow, Waylon Cunningham, was part of a Reuters investigative team which won a 2024 Pulitzer Prize in national reporting.

The Fellowship has a monthly salary of c.£4,444 per month (equivalent to a pro-rata salary of c.£53,333 per year). In addition, there is a £1,250 per month living stipend and a one-off payment of £1,800 for travel and related expenses.

Where the successful applicant is an existing employee of a news or media organisation and takes a period of leave to pursue the Fellowship, Durham University will pay up to a maximum of £12,000 to their current employer to cover temporary staff costs, subject to specific terms and conditions.

Organisers say AI-generated proposals will be disqualified.

The deadline for the submission of applications is July 15, 2024. Interested applicants can apply here.

Video of Sanusi criticising Nigerian government is not recent

Nurudeen AKEWUSHOLA
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Video of Sanusi criticising Nigerian government is not recent

A video showing the reinstated Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, speaking on the failure of the Nigerian government to address various problems bedevilling the country has resurfaced online. 

In the footage, Sanusi urged Nigerians to get involved in governance and hold politicians to account. The video is being circulated with a claim that he delivered the speech after his reinstatement.

An X user, @Row_Haastrup posted the video with a caption thus:

“Powerful speech by Sanusi Lamido Sanusi after being reinstated as Emir.”

The post has garnered over 145,000 views with more than 1,400 reposts and over 2,500 likes as of June 5, 2024.

CLAIM

Video shows Sanusi delivering a speech after his reinstatement as Emir of Kano.

Screenshot of the viral post showing Sanusi delivering speech

THE FINDINGS

Findings by The FactCheckHub show that the claim is MISLEADING.

There has been uproar regarding the emirship position of Kano following the move by the Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to reinstate Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as Emir.

The ICIR reported that Ado Bayero was dethroned as Emir of Kano along with four other emirs on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Sanusi was, however, reinstated as the Kano emir the following day. The matter is still pending in court.

A Google reverse image search on the keyframes in the video shows that the footage has been online since 2022.

An earlier version of the video showed that the video depicts Sanusi’s speech at the launch of a stage play titled “Emir Sanusi: Truth in Time” held in August 2022 in Lagos.

The play was written by a professor of Drama at the Redeemer University, Ahmed Yerima, and produced by the Executive Chairman, Duke of Somolu Productions, Mr Joseph Edgar.

Speaking at the event, the former CBN boss said that if Nigerians fail to fight the high level of abnormalities in the country, the country might cease to exist in no distant time.

According to him, Nigerians should not allow politicians to intimidate them, regardless of whether they are presidents or governors.

Part of his words reads: “We cannot be intimidated by somebody because you are a president or governor, and we cannot tell you that you are wrong.

“We have chosen different paths. If I had gone into politics, at least given the people that have access to be president in Nigeria, I could have become president or a governor.

“By the time these guys finish with us, our children will not have anywhere to call a nation. The only way to retrieve our nation and give our children the future they deserve is, if you are not in politics, you must hold those in politics to account.

“It is not a comfortable situation to be in. When people are incompetent and don’t like you, you wear their dislike as a badge of honour. You can’t be comfortable and feel normal in a distorted environment.”

THE VERDICT

The claim that the video shows Sanusi delivering a speech after his reinstatement is MISLEADING; the video has been online since 2022.

This fact-check is republished from The FactCheckHub.

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