Sanusi Olusi was a trader residing at 25 Bridge Street in Idumota.

[3] He previously contested the Obaship of Lagos in 1925 but lost to then Prince Ibikunle Akitoye.

Sanusi Olusi's property was acquired by the government for the construction of Carter Bridge.

[3] Upon the return of the previously deposed and deported Oba Eshugbayi Eleko, Sanusi Olusi was asked to vacate the palace (Iga Idunganran) and was given a £1,000 house along Broad Street by the British colonial government plus an annual allowance of £400 annually.

[5] In response to Oba Falolu's protest Governor Cameron asked Sanusi Olusi to desist from such behavior.