A former Emir of Kano State, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, on Monday said he is content with being the spiritual leader of the Tijaniyyah, and not eyeing the Nigerian presidency in 2023.

The member of the Dabo dynasty speaking in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, at a reception marking the 80th birthday of Babanla Adinni of Egbaland, Chief Tayo Sowunmi, Sanusi noted that he had served in various capacities both in the past and present ‘and I will forever be grateful to Allah.’

The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria counseled presidential aspirants to be prepared for the huge task of leading a nation like Nigeria.

He said, “The solution is not for all of us to jump into politics, this country needs good politicians, it needs Imams and pastors and bishops who are going to stand up and remind them (politicians) of the fear of God.

“It needs technocrats who are going to critique their policies, it needs traditional rulers who are going to speak as the conscience of the people, everyone has a role to play and we should try to play that role to the best of our ability.”