Kwankwasiyya Movement Denounces "Politically Motivated" Impeachment Plot Against Kano Deputy Governor Aminu Gwarzo

The Kwankwasiyya Movement warns Kano Assembly over the impeachment of Deputy Governor Aminu Gwarzo, citing political motivation and risks to state stability.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 9, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from The NEWS

Impeachment Notice Triggers Political Standoff in Kano

The political landscape of Kano State has entered a period of heightened tension following the House of Assembly's decision to serve an impeachment notice to Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo. The legislative move, initiated last Thursday, grants Gwarzo a 14-day window to respond to various allegations. This development has met with immediate resistance from the Kwankwasiyya Movement, the powerful political engine behind the state's current executive leadership, which views the proceedings as a dangerous escalation of internal friction.

The Kwankwasiyya Warning on Democratic Mandates

In an official statement released on March 9, Kwankwasiyya spokesperson Dr. Habibu Saleh cautioned that the impeachment attempt appears to be driven by political convenience rather than constitutional necessity. Saleh emphasized that the current administration's victory was a collective achievement of the movement's faithful across all 44 Local Government Areas. According to Saleh, targeting key figures within the administration sends a message of betrayal to the grassroots supporters who sacrificed to secure the electoral mandate.

Legislative Oversight vs. Political Persecution

While acknowledging the constitutional right of the House of Assembly to conduct oversight, the movement insisted that impeachment is too grave a power to be utilized as a tool for "rearranging political alignments." The leadership of the Kwankwasiyya bloc argued that such actions undermine the unity required to govern effectively. According to the movement’s communiqué, any perception of vindictive politics will eventually be judged by the electorate, who historically deliver their verdict when power is seen as being used unjustly.