Watch Former Kano Emir Weeps In Emotional Tribute To Herbert Wigwe

A video showing the moment the former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, broke down in tears while paying tribute to the former Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe has surfaced on social media.

The former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN0 Governor while addressing the crowd present for the night of tribute to the late Wigwe on Wednesday in Lagos said the deceased was loyal and trustworthy, adding that he was thinking he would leave Herbert.

“I was thinking I would die and leave Herbert. We have all heard about him, about his loyalty,”

he said.

Sanusi recalled how Wigwe stood by his side all through his travails after being removed as Emir of Kano by former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje.

According to Sanusi, Herbert assured him of his unflinching support and loyalty and provided a plane for him at the tarmac in Kano to convey him to Lagos.

He said,

“When I had problems in Kano, I called him about six months before I was told to leave Kano. I said to him, ‘Herbert I know you are doing all your best to solve all these problems, but I am convinced that this is what is going to happen.
“He said to me, ‘Your Highness, don’t worry. Whatever happens, don’t worry. We are here for you.’ On the day I heard on the radio that I was dethroned, I called him and said I wanted to come to Lagos.
“The announcement was made about 9 am, by noon Herbert had a plane at the tarmac in Kano. The plan then was to take me into exile for many years. I put my family on that plane and sent them to Lagos, with no phone calls. Herbert received them and put them in a hotel.
“Later, he got them accommodation. For months, when I came, they stayed there. Your Highness, if you want to travel, just call Shola.”

The former CBN said the late Access Bank CEO and his partner Aig-Imoukhuede, were crucial to his success during his five-year stint at the apex bank.

Watch video below;