Politics
Kano State Dep Gov Faces Impeachment, as House of Assembly Issues 2-Week Ultimatum to Respond to Financial Misconduct Allegations
The State House of Assembly has issued a 2-week ultimatum to Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo to respond to financial allegations or face impeachment.
A petition submitted by the Executive triggered the impeachment process. In the petition, the House has been urged to take action against the deputy governor over alleged irregularities during his tenure as Commissioner for Local Government Affairs from 2023 to 2024.
The Majority Leader of the Kano State House of Assembly, Lawan Hussaini Dala who read the petition said “the notice complies with Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999, as amended). The allegations relate to Abdulsalam’s activities while overseeing the state’s 44 local government areas”
In the petition, the following allegations are listed: “Breach of Public Trust: Abdulsalam is accused of diverting funds meant for local government administrations for personal gain. Between June 2023 and January 2024, he allegedly received kickbacks totaling ₦462 million over seven months.”
