Emir Sanusi II Urges Nigerian Ministers to Speak Truth to Power

Emir Sanusi II, a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, cautioned Nigerian ministers and presidential aides against flattery towards leaders. Speaking at a global think tank conference in Abuja, he highlighted the importance of telling presidents the hard truth to address the country's economic challenges.

Sanusi criticized the culture of sycophancy in Nigerian governance, urging officials to prioritize integrity and transparency. He commended President Bola Tinubu for implementing fuel subsidy removal and exchange rate unification but warned against fiscal indiscipline and excessive borrowing.