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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Kano State House of Assembly on Saturday dismissed reports suggesting an attempt to impeach Deputy Governor Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo.<\/p>\n

The Kano lawmakers described the claims as \u201cbaseless and misleading\u201d, emphasising that there is no such plan underway.<\/p>\n

The spokesperson to the Speaker of the House, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, while addressing journalists in Kano, declared that the reports circulating in some media outlets were intended to create unnecessary tension in the state.<\/p>\n

Shawai said, \u201cThere is absolutely no motion or initiative within the House to remove the deputy governor.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The spokesperson added that the House remains focused on its legislative duties and oversight functions rather than engaging in speculative political manoeuvres.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur priority is good governance and serving the people of Kano, not circulating rumours,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n

Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, 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.<\/p>\n

Last week, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, sparked controversy when, during interview sessions with a local radio station, he called on the deputy governor to resign for not following his principal in defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. The Kano State House of Assembly on Saturday dismissed reports suggesting an attempt to impeach Deputy Governor Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo. The Kano lawmakers described the claims as \u201cbaseless and misleading\u201d, emphasising that there is no such plan underway. 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