Kano Deputy Governor Faces Impeachment Threat Amid Political Realignment
In a significant political development in Kano State, Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo is facing potential impeachment proceedings as the state's political landscape undergoes dramatic shifts. This comes as Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf prepares to officially rejoin the All Progressives Congress (APC) after leaving the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), creating intense political tensions and internal power struggles within the state government.
Impeachment Strategy Emerges
A senior aide to Governor Abba Yusuf has revealed that plans are being considered to deploy loyal lawmakers in the Kano State House of Assembly to initiate impeachment proceedings against Deputy Governor Gwarzo. According to reports, the deputy governor, who has maintained allegiance to Rabiu Kwankwaso, the national leader of the NNPP, is reportedly under significant pressure to resign from his position.
The political maneuvering represents a reversal of earlier strategies. Sources indicate that the original plan aimed to remove Governor Yusuf and install Deputy Governor Gwarzo when the governor's planned defection to the APC began gaining momentum. However, this scheme collapsed after Kwankwaso discovered that most lawmakers expected to execute this political move had already pledged their loyalty to Governor Yusuf.
Counter-Strategy in Motion
With the initial plan thwarted, sources within Governor Yusuf's camp now say a counter-strategy is being actively considered. This new approach involves using the same bloc of lawmakers who were originally targeted for the governor's removal to instead impeach Deputy Governor Gwarzo. This action would occur after the governor's defection process to the APC is officially concluded.
The primary reason cited for this potential impeachment is Gwarzo's continued alignment with Mallam Rabiu Kwankwaso and his reported rejection of the move to the All Progressives Congress. This political divergence has created a significant rift within the state's leadership, with the deputy governor maintaining his NNPP affiliation while the governor prepares to switch political parties.
Timeline of Political Events
The political drama in Kano State has been unfolding rapidly. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf resigned from the New Nigeria People's Party on Friday, January 23, 2026, and is set to officially rejoin the All Progressives Congress on Monday, January 26, 2026. This political realignment comes as the NNPP appears to be losing ground in the state, with internal divisions becoming increasingly apparent.
Political observers note that the situation represents a significant test of political loyalty and party discipline in Kano State. The potential impeachment of Deputy Governor Gwarzo would mark a dramatic escalation in the political tensions that have been building as Governor Yusuf prepares to cross party lines.
The developments in Kano State highlight the complex dynamics of Nigerian politics, where party affiliations, personal loyalties, and strategic calculations often intersect in unpredictable ways. As the situation continues to evolve, all eyes remain on Kano's political arena, where the balance of power appears to be shifting in significant ways that could have lasting implications for the state's governance and political future.
