Kano Assembly Begins Impeachment Process Against Deputy Governor Gwarzo Over Alleged ₦1.18bn Scandal
The Kano State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, over his alleged involvement in a ₦1.18 billion financial scandal.
The move followed the signing of an impeachment notice by no fewer than 38 lawmakers of the Assembly, signaling a major political development within the state’s legislative arm.
The notice was formally presented during plenary in accordance with Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), which stipulates the constitutional procedure for the removal of a deputy governor from office.
According to lawmakers backing the motion, the impeachment notice is tied to allegations linking the deputy governor to a ₦1.18 billion financial impropriety currently under scrutiny. The details of the allegations were presented as part of the legislative process, prompting the Assembly to begin formal steps toward investigation and possible removal from office.
Under the provisions of Section 188, once an impeachment notice is signed by at least one-third of members of the House, the Speaker is required to serve the notice on the affected official and the state governor. The official is then given the opportunity to respond to the allegations before the Assembly decides on the next step, which may include setting up a panel to investigate the claims.
Political observers note that the involvement of 38 lawmakers — a significant majority of the House — underscores the seriousness of the development and could shape the political landscape in Kano State in the coming days.
As of the time of filing this report, the deputy governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, had not publicly responded to the allegations or the impeachment notice.
The unfolding development is expected to generate intense political debate within Kano State as the Assembly proceeds with the constitutional process that could ultimately determine the fate of the deputy governor’s tenure in office.