Tag: Deputy Governor

Kano Deputy Gov. resigns amid impeachment moves

Aminu Imam
Kano Dep. Gov. resigns

Kano state Deputy Governor, Aminu AbdulSalam Gwarzo, has resigned from office amid an ongoing impeachment process by the State House of Assembly. The Kwankwasiyya Movement, through its spokesperson, Habib Mohammed, confirmed the resignation in a statement made available to journalists, stating that the decision was taken in the overall interest of the people and to ensure stability in the state’s governance. Recall that the Assembly had earlier issued an impeachment notice to the deputy governor over allegations of misappropriation and gave him a two-week ultimatum to respond. The deadline elapsed…

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Kano: Panic in APC, as Gawuna goes ‘incommunicado’ amid pressure to halt defection

Aminu Imam
KanoAPC Gawuna

Former Kano Deputy Governor and 2023 APC gubernatorial candidate, Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, has reportedly gone off-grid, placing his phone on “Do Not Disturb” (DND), as intense speculation swirls over his planned defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s Kwankwasiyya movement, and possibly the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Reliable sources as reported by daily Nigerian revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed top APC leaders to block Gawuna’s move, fearing his alliance with Kwankwaso could destabilise Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s control ahead of the 2027 elections.…

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Kwankwasiyya defends Aminu Gwarzo over ₦1.1bn allegation

Aminu Imam
Kwankwasiyya defends Gwarzo

The Kwankwasiyya political movement in Kano State has defended the Deputy Governor, Aminu AbdulSalam Gwarzo, against allegations that he misappropriated ₦1.1 billion, insisting that the funds were released with the approval of Governor Abba Yusuf. The development comes after the Kano State House of Assembly served an impeachment notice on Gwarzo on Thursday over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office and breach of public trust. In the notice signed by 38 out of the 40 lawmakers in the state Assembly, the deputy governor was accused of financial misconduct during…

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Kano: Calls for Dep. Gov.’s resignation spark rift, as Kwankwasiyya pushes back

Aminu Imam
Kano on Dep. Gov.

Political tension is brewing in Kano State following calls by the state government for Deputy Governor, Aminu AbdulSalam Gwarzo to resign over alleged political divergence from Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, a move strongly rejected by the Kwankwasiyya Movement. The controversy followed recent remarks by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, who suggested that the Deputy Governor should consider stepping aside if he can no longer align politically with Governor Yusuf, who recently defected from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).…

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FOMWAN lauds Kaduna Deputy Gov. as ‘beacon of inspiration for women’

Aminu Imam
FOMWAN lauds

The Federation of Muslim Women Associations in Nigeria, (FOMWAN) has hailed Kaduna State Deputy Governor, Hadiza Balarabe, as a role model for women across the nation. Speaking during a courtesy visit to Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, the Amira of the Kaduna State Chapter, Nafisa Isa Musa, commended Balarabe for her unwavering commitment to addressing gender issues and her continued support for FOMWAN’s activities. The visit, aims to seek guidance and support from the state government ahead of FOMWAN’s National Conference and 40th Anniversary, scheduled to hold in Kaduna this August. …

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Impeachment: Ondo Assembly serves Deputy Gov. Aiyedatiwa letter, Speaker alleges threat to life

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and Deputy Aiyedatiwa

The Ondo State House of Assembly has served the state Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, letter of allegation signaling his impeachment process. Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, while briefing newsmen on Monday in Akure, said Aiyedatiwa was served today through a substituted service. The Ondo State House of Assembly, on Wednesday during plenary session directed the clerk to write the deputy governor on alleged gross misconducts. According to Oladiji, Since Wednesday Sept. 20, the house had been trying to see how to serve Aiyedatiwa the notice,…

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Zamfara deputy governor impeached for refusing to join APC

Aminu Imam

The Zamfara State Deputy Governor, Barr. Mahdi Aliyu Gusau was yesterday impeached by the State’s House of Assembly. According to reports, Gusau was impeached at the plenary following acceptance of a report by a Chief Judge, who was asked to probe charges of corruption and disloyalty against the politician. Twenty, out of 24, members voted for the impeachment of the Deputy Governor yesterday, after the report submitted by the judicial panel of investigation found him guilty of the allegations leveled against him. Recall that a 7-man panel was set up…

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Just In! Zamfara Deputy Governor impeached

Aminu Imam

The Zamfara State Deputy Governor, Barrister Mahdi Aliyu Gusau, has been impeached by the State’s House of Assembly. 20 out of 24 members voted for the impeachment of the Deputy Governor on Wednesday, after the report submitted by the judicial panel of investigation found him guilty of the allegations leveled against him. Recall that a seven-man panel was set up to investigate alleged gross misconduct and abuse of office leveled against Gusau. The Deputy Governor was impeached after Speaker of the Assembly, Hon. Nasiru Mu’azu Magarya read the report.

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