Amid growing political tension, the Kano State House of Assembly says it has no immediate plan to take action against the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Abdulsalam Aminu Gwarzo, following his decision to remain in the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) after Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Lawan Hussaini Dala, made the clarification while responding to journalists regarding speculations of an impending impeachment over the governor and his deputy, who are operating from different political platforms.
Dala pointed out that, the Assembly had neither received any formal communication from the deputy governor nor deliberated on any move to initiate impeachment proceedings.
“As I am talking to you now, nothing, nothing, nothing. The House has no plan. The House does not intend to do anything,”
He, however, acknowledged that the situation may raise concerns, noting that political developments could unfold with time.
The Majority leader stressed that if the House decides to take any action it would be done transparently.
“We cannot do it quietly. It has to be made known to everybody that the House is doing something,”
Dala also revealed that the deputy governor has not indicated any intention to resign from office.
“If the deputy governor himself feels it is unwise for him to remain in office serving under a governor from another party, he can decide to resign. But we have not received anything from him,”
When asked if he had personal advice for the deputy governor, the lawmaker declined to comment publicly, stating that any counsel would be offered privately.
“It may not be wise to go on air calling him to resign or asking him to remain. If I have any advice, I will give it to him personally,” .
Paradigm News reports that, following the defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to the All Progressives Congress (APC), some political aides in Kano have tendered their resignations, citing personal conviction and loyalty to the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) under which they were appointed.
The aides, in separate letters, expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve but noted that the governor’s change of political platform made it difficult for them to continue in their roles.