JUST IN: Kano Assembly begins impeachment process against deputy gov
The Kano State House of Assembly has commenced impeachment proceedings against the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and breach
The Kano State House of Assembly has commenced impeachment proceedings against the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of public trust.
The impeachment notice was presented on the Assembly floor by the Majority Leader, Lawan Hussaini Dala, who said the action complied with Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended).
According to him, the impeachment notice contains several allegations linked to Abdussalam’s tenure as Commissioner for Local Government between 2023 and 2024, as well as his current role as deputy governor.
Dala said the allegations border on diversion of local government funds, abuse of office, and other actions considered impeachable under the constitution.
He alleged that while serving as Commissioner for Local Government and overseeing the administration of the state’s 44 local government councils, the deputy governor participated in diverting funds meant for local government operations.
The impeachment notice also accused the deputy governor of abuse of office.
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Dala explained that gross misconduct includes grave violations of constitutional provisions or other serious wrongdoing by a public office holder.
He said the alleged diversion of local government funds and abuse of office represented a fundamental breach of constitutional norms and ethical standards expected from public officials.
The majority leader told the Assembly that the impeachment notice was endorsed by 38 lawmakers, meeting the constitutional requirement for initiating the process.
He urged the Speaker to approve transmitting the notice to the deputy governor as required by law.
“Based on the foregoing allegations, we hereby resolve that His Excellency, Aminu Abdussalam, the Deputy Governor of Kano State, be impeached and removed from office in accordance with the provisions of Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” Dala said.
Following the presentation, members of the Assembly indicated their support for the notice.
The Speaker subsequently acknowledged receipt of the document and is expected to communicate the allegations to the deputy governor in line with constitutional procedures for impeachment.
The deputy governor has yet to publicly respond to the allegations as of the time of filing this report.
