Tag: Kwankwasiyya

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: “Don’t use impeachment to settle political scores” – Kwankwasiyya tells lawmakers

Aminu Imam
Kwankwasiyya tells lawmakers

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has cautioned the Kano State House of Assembly against using the impeachment process as a  political tool, warning that such a move could worsen political divisions in the state. The group was reacting to reported moves to impeach the Kano State Deputy Governor, Aminu AbdulSalam Gwarzo. In a statement issued yesterday, the spokesperson of the movement, Dr Habibu Saleh, described the unfolding development as worrying and urged political actors in the state to avoid actions that may appear politically-motivated. According to him, “The people of Kano are…

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