The Kano State House of Assembly has dismissed reports in the media suggesting an attempt to impeach the State Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo.
The Public Relations Officer of the State Assembly, Kamaluddeen Shawai, made the clarification while addressing newsmen in Kano on Saturday.
He described the reports as “baseless and misleading”, emphasising that there is no such plan underway.
“The reports circulating in some media outlets suggesting an attempt to impeach the Deputy Governor were intended to create unnecessary tension in the state.
“There is absolutely no motion or initiative within the House to remove the deputy governor.
“These reports are false and should be disregarded by the public. The deputy governor continues to serve in his capacity with full support from the House.”
Shawai further urged members of the public and the media to verify information before sharing it, stressing the importance of accurate reporting in maintaining political stability in the state.
The Spokesperson added that the House remains focused on its legislative duties and oversight functions rather than engaging in speculative political manoeuvres.
“Our priority is good governance and serving the people of Kano, not circulating rumours,” he added.
The deputy governor, has not publicly commented on the impeachment claims, but insiders within the state government confirmed that he remains actively involved in government programmes and engagements.
The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, had recently called on the deputy governor to resign for not following Governor Abba Yusuf to All Progressives Congress.
Recall that Governor Yusuf had on 26th January alongside 22 members of the State Assembly, eight members of the House of Representatives and 44 local government chairmen defected to the ruling APC.
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