Manny Ita –
The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdulsalam, has resigned from office following weeks of political tension and impeachment proceedings initiated by the state legislature.
The announcement was made by the Kwankwasiyya Movement through its spokesperson, Habibu Mailemu, who stated that the resignation was taken in the interest of stability and effective governance in the state. He noted that the decision was not an admission of the allegations leveled against the deputy governor.
According to the statement, recent developments had limited Mr Abdulsalam’s ability to fully discharge his responsibilities, making it necessary to step aside to allow the office to function optimally. The movement added that the decision was intended to ease political tension and demonstrate commitment to peace and democratic principles.
Mr Abdulsalam is facing allegations of corruption, abuse of office, and breach of public trust raised by the Kano State House of Assembly. The impeachment process began earlier in March after lawmakers served him a notice in line with constitutional provisions.
The allegations include claims that he diverted funds meant for local government administration and received kickbacks totaling hundreds of millions of naira during his tenure as Commissioner for Local Government Affairs between 2023 and 2024. He was also accused of misusing official capacity to collect additional funds under the guise of special assignments and facilitating the improper release of public funds to a private company in violation of procurement regulations.
The deputy governor had approached the Federal High Court seeking an interim injunction to halt the impeachment proceedings. However, the court declined the request, ruling that he failed to meet the legal requirements for such an order. The case was subsequently adjourned for further hearing.
Despite the ongoing legal and political challenges, the Kwankwasiyya Movement stated that Mr Abdulsalam maintains his innocence and stands by his record in public service. It added that he intends to focus on strengthening the movement’s political structure and strategy ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Kano State House of Assembly had given the deputy governor a 14-day window to respond to the allegations, stating that proven misconduct could lead to his removal in accordance with the Constitution.
