The Kwankwasiyya Movement has cautioned the Kano State House of Assembly against the planned impeachment of the Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, warning that such a move could provoke unnecessary political tension in the state.

The movement said proceeding with the removal of Gwarzo, whom it noted was elected by a vast majority of Kano voters, could deepen political divisions and undermine the mandate given to the administration by the people.

Thirty-eight members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State House of Assembly on Thursday signed a notice of impeachment against the Deputy Governor, citing alleged breach of public trust and abuse of office.
The lawmakers accused Gwarzo of financial impropriety during his tenure as Commissioner for Local Government and gave him a two-week ultimatum to defend himself or face removal from office.

However, in a statement issued on Friday and signed by the spokesperson of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Dr. Habibu Mohammad, the group insisted that the impeachment move was politically motivated and lacked genuine justification.

“The people of Kano are closely watching the unfolding events, and there is growing concern that the impeachment move may be driven more by political considerations than by genuine constitutional necessity,” the statement said.

Mohammad noted that although the constitution provides mechanisms for legislative oversight, impeachment remains one of the most serious powers available to lawmakers and should not be deployed for political convenience.

He reminded the state leadership that the mandate which brought the current administration to power was the result of the collective efforts of thousands of Kwankwasiyya supporters across Kano State.

“Impeachment must never be reduced to a tool for settling political disagreements or rearranging political alignments. It must be guided strictly by justice, fairness and the interest of the people.

“The victory that produced this government was not the achievement of any single individual. It was the product of the sacrifices, loyalty and unity of Kwankwasiyya faithful across the 44 local government areas of Kano State,” he said.

According to him, any action that appears to target key figures within the administration risks sending the wrong message to supporters who worked tirelessly to secure electoral victory.

“Those in power must remember the collective struggle that made their success possible. Political authority should never be used in a way that creates the impression of abandoning the alliances and loyalties that built the movement,” he added.

Mohammad also urged members of the Kano State House of Assembly to exercise their constitutional responsibilities with caution and independence, warning that political actions perceived as persecution could create unnecessary tension in the state’s political landscape.

“History has shown that when political power is used in ways that appear unjust or vindictive, the people ultimately deliver their verdict through democratic means,” he said.