New Emir of Kano and former CBN governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has two
wives.
daughter and 16th child of late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero – 25 years ago.
Aminiya, she talked about their love story:
“I knew I was going to be betrothed but I didn’t know when since I
wasn’t being asked when. I met my husband through my own family – he is
like my brother. He grew up in the Emir palace and I thought he was my
elder brother because he was always with my older brothers. I grew up
seeing him in our house so I was surprised when he started to show
interest in me. I later discovered we were not related and married him.
“I thank the Almighty Allah for the great gift of children. When I
married him, I didn’t have a child immediately till about three years
later. When we had our first son, we were filled with joy. As for
marriage, staying married has to do with patience and obedience – these
two have helped my marriage. Your husband should always be the head of
the family no matter your status ”
“My joy was when my husband was turbanned because we looked forward to
it but it came when we least expected it. I was so full of joy that
day.”
