Gov Yusuf’s Deputy Waiting For Instruction From Kwankwaso Before Making A Move – Source

A report has indicated that there are ongoing discussions by Kano State lawmakers loyal to Governor Abba Yusuf to begin impeachment proceedings against the State deputy governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo.

According to Daily Trust, the lawmakers want Gwarzo to resign if he decides not to defect with the governor.

Following Yusuf’s defection to the APC, there have been calls for Gwarzo to resign his position after his refusal to defect with the governor.

However, a senior official in the deputy governor’s office, who spoke to the aforementioned publication on condition of anonymity, said his principal was not prepared to resign unless directed to do so by Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso.

“Honestly, he is not going to resign. He is waiting for Kwankwaso’s directive, so he is also in jeopardy.

“I can tell you that he had been advised by some people close to him to resign even before now, but he is waiting for a directive from his godfather,” the source said

The Kano State House of Assembly has also said no formal matter concerning the impeachment of the deputy governor has been presented before the legislature.

Speaking to the publication, the Assembly’s spokesman, Kamal Shawai, said the House was currently on recess and would not resume plenary until February.

Shawai explained that while issues surrounding the governor’s defection were discussed informally among lawmakers, no official communication or motion had been brought before the Assembly regarding impeachment proceedings.

“Last Monday, many issues were raised and discussed, including the defection of the governor, and subsequently those lawmakers made their decisions formal,” he said.

He stressed, however, that the impeachment issue was not presently before the House, noting that legislative activities had been suspended due to the recess.

According to him, any formal consideration of the matter would only take place when lawmakers reconvene.

“By February 2, when the House resumes, if there is anything like this, I am sure it will be brought up for deliberation,” he added.