By Kingston Magare 5.3.2026
Kano State deputy governor Aminu Abdusalam Gwarzo is facing impeachment as they Kano House of Assembly has filed a notice following allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of public trust levelled against him.
Mr. Gwarzo while serving as Commissioner in charge of the local governments, conspired with others to divert funds meant for the 44 local government areas in Kano.
During Thursday’s plenary sesssion House Majority Leader Lawan Hussaini Dala presented the notice before the assembly saying the action in line with Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
He alleged that between June 2023 and January 2024, Abdussalam received a monthly kickback of N1.5 million from each of the 44 local government areas.
He said the arrangement amounted to ₦66 million monthly and a total of ₦462 million within the seven months.
Dala further alleged that between February and July 2024, the deputy governor received additional payments from the local government councils under the pretext of executing special assignments.
According to him, the payments amounted to ₦3.255 million monthly from each council, bringing the total to about ₦726 million over the six months.
He said the alleged payments constituted a breach of public trust and undermined the transparency and accountability expected of public officials.
Dala alleged that Abdussalam used his position as commissioner to facilitate payments of ₦10 million each from the 44 local government councils to NovoMed Pharmaceuticals Limited.
He said the transaction, which allegedly amounted to ₦440 million, was carried out in violation of the state’s procurement and fiscal management laws.
“The misuse of official capacity to confer undue advantage constitutes abuse of power and is contrary to the obligations of public office,” the majority leader told the Assembly.
According to reports from Kano, Gwarzo’s political travails is connected to his refusal to join the All-Progressive Congress with his boss Governor Kabir Abba Yusuf.