The Kano State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against the Deputy Governor of the state, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of public trust.
The Majority Leader, Lawan Hussaini Dala, said the allegations relate to Abdussalam’s tenure as commissioner for local government between 2023 and 2024, as well as his current position as deputy governor.
According to him, the deputy governor allegedly participated in the diversion of funds meant for local government councils, with a monthly kickback of N1.5 million from each of the 44 local government areas.
He said the arrangement amounted to ₦66 million monthly and a total of ₦462 million within the seven months.
The majority leader also informed the House that the impeachment notice was endorsed by 38 lawmakers, meeting the constitutional requirement to initiate the process.
Under the constitution, the House is expected to serve the allegations on the deputy governor and may subsequently request the chief judge of the state to constitute a panel to investigate the claims if the motion secures the required legislative backing.
