The Emir of Kano Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II (Malam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi) has dismissed rumors making the rounds on the Internet that he was set to marry a 17-year-old daughter of the Lamido of Adamawa.
Sanusi, a former Central Bank Governor of Nigeria debunked the marriage rumors while answering to questions by SaharaReporters and transmitted through one of his assistants.
Answering to a question about marriage between adult men and underage girls, the Emir of Kano noted that he fully supports the right of children not to get compulsorily married before reaching the constitutionally specified age of 18 years.
Emir of Kano further said that he has not and will not contract a marriage with any woman under 18.
He stated the stories making the rounds were only meant to know his purposes. While not completely ruling out the option of marrying a fourth wife, the Emir recommended people to wait to see the real age of his wife if he decides to deal another marriage.
Rumours have arisen yesterday, January 5th, that Emir of Kano is planning to marry daughter of the Lamido of Adamawa, Alhaji Muhammadu in line with Islamic injunction which prescribes a maximum of four wives for those who can treat all of them equally.
The news immediately caused outrage in Nigerian society. Nigerians have strongly criticized the Emir of Kano for marrying underage girl.
