Kwankwasiyya Movement warns against impeachment of Kano Deputy governor

By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano

The Kwankwasiyya Political Movement has cautioned Kano state House of Assembly and the state government, over the impeachment proceedings against the state Deputy Governor, Comrade
Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, warning that such action could deepen political crisis in the state.

Kano state House of Assembly, had, last Thursday served the Deputy Governor impeachment notice, giving him a grace of two weeks to reply to allegations levelled against him.

However, the Kwankwasiyya Movement has frowned against the action of Kano State House of Assembly and the Kano State Government.

The political bloc led by former Governor of the state, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, disagreed with the moves to impeach the state Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo.

The Kwankwasiyya Movement insisted that such action could deepen political divisions and undermine the mandate of the people.

A statement issued by the spokesperson of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Dr Habibu Saleh, described the impeachment process as “troubling,” and cautioned political actors in the state against actions that could be perceived as politically motivated.

“The people of Kano are closely watching the unfolding events, and there is growing concern that the impeachment move may be driven more by political considerations than by genuine constitutional necessity,” Saleh said.

He noted that, “while the constitution provides mechanisms for legislative oversight, impeachment remains one of the most serious powers available to lawmakers and should not be deployed for political convenience.

“Impeachment must never be reduced to a tool for settling political disagreements or rearranging political alignments. It must be guided strictly by justice, fairness and the interest of the people.”

Saleh reminded the state leadership that, “the mandate that brought the present administration to power was the result of the collective efforts of thousands of Kwankwasiyya supporters across Kano.

“The victory that produced this government was not the achievement of any single individual. It was the product of the sacrifices, loyalty and unity of Kwankwasiyya faithful across the 44 Local Government Areas of Kano State.”

According to him, “any action that appears to target key figures within the administration risks sending the wrong message to supporters who worked tirelessly to secure electoral victory.

“Those in power must remember the collective struggle that made their success possible. Political authority should never be used in a way that creates the impression of abandoning the alliances and loyalties that built the movement.”

He also urged members of the Kano State House of Assembly to exercise their constitutional responsibilities, “with caution and independence.

“The authority of the Assembly comes directly from the people, and such authority must be exercised with wisdom, fairness and a clear sense of responsibility to the electorate.”

Saleh warned that, “political actions perceived as persecution could create unnecessary tension within the state’s political landscape.

“History has shown that when political power is used in ways that appear unjust or vindictive, the people ultimately deliver their verdict through democratic means.”

The Kwankwasiyya Movement, he added, “remains committed to peace, democratic stability and the protection of the political mandate given by the people of Kano.

“At this critical moment, all political actors must act with restraint and wisdom, remembering the sacrifices of the millions of supporters whose collective efforts brought this government into office.”