Dare Babalola
Aminu Gwarzo has resigned from his position as the deputy governor of Kano State, bringing an abrupt end to his tenure amid mounting political and legal pressures.
His resignation was confirmed on Friday evening by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Shuaibu, in a statement to newsmen. However, details surrounding the circumstances of his exit were not immediately disclosed.
Gwarzo’s resignation comes weeks after the Kano State House of Assembly initiated impeachment proceedings against him over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, breach of public trust, and financial malfeasance.
The impeachment notice, read during plenary on March 5 by Majority Leader, Lawan Dala, accused the deputy governor of financial impropriety dating back to his time as commissioner for local government.
According to the assembly, Gwarzo allegedly “wilfully participated in the diversion of funds allocated to local government administrations for purposes other than those for which they were appropriated.”
The development also unfolds against the backdrop of shifting political alliances in the state. Earlier in January, Governor Abba Yusuf, alongside members of his cabinet and state lawmakers, defected from the New Nigeria People’s Party to the All Progressives Congress.
Although the state assembly had, in February, dismissed reports that plans to impeach Gwarzo were linked to his alleged refusal to defect to the APC, the timing of events has continued to fuel political speculation.
With Gwarzo’s exit, attention is expected to shift to the process of appointing a replacement in line with constitutional provisions, as the Kano State government moves to stabilise its leadership amid ongoing political realignments.
