The Kano State House of Assembly has commenced impeachment proceedings against the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, following allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of public trust.
At least 38 members of the Assembly reportedly signed a notice of impeachment, which was presented during plenary in accordance with Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), outlining the procedure for removing a deputy governor from office.
While presenting the notice before the House, a lawmaker said the impeachment move was based on several allegations concerning Gwarzo’s conduct during his tenure as Commissioner for Local Government and later as Deputy Governor.
“This article of impeachment serves as a formal notice by the Kano State House of Assembly, in line with Section 188 of the Constitution, against Aminu Abdussalam,” the lawmaker stated.
According to the notice, the deputy governor allegedly received kickbacks from the 44 local government councils in the state between June 2023 and January 2024.
Lawmakers alleged that he collected about N1.5 million monthly from each council, amounting to approximately N66 million per month and a total of N462 million within the seven-month period.
The notice further claimed that between February and July 2024, the deputy governor received additional payments totalling N726 million, allegedly under the guise of executing special assignments for the councils.
The Assembly also accused Gwarzo of abusing his office by allegedly facilitating the release of N440 million from the 44 local government councils to Novomed Pharmaceuticals Limited, an action lawmakers said violated state procurement and fiscal management laws.
The Assembly maintained that the allegations collectively constitute gross misconduct and resolved to initiate steps toward the deputy governor’s impeachment and removal from office in line with constitutional provisions.
