The Kano State House of Assembly has commenced impeachment proceedings against Aminu Gwarzo, who serves as the deputy governor of the state.
The legislators initiated the process during plenary on Thursday. The move marks a significant development in the political landscape of Kano State.
Speaker of the House, Jibril Ismail Falgore, presided over the session. He announced that the assembly received a petition calling for Gwarzo’s removal from office.
The petition outlined several allegations against the deputy governor. Lawmakers reviewed the document during the plenary session.
The assembly referred the matter to its committee on public complaints and ethics. The committee will investigate the allegations and report back to the full house.
Gwarzo has not publicly responded to the impeachment move as of press time. His office did not issue any statement regarding the proceedings.
The development comes amid ongoing political tensions in Kano State. Further details about the specific allegations remain pending the committee’s investigation.
