The Kwankwasiyya Movement has cautioned the Kano State House of Assembly against using the impeachment process as a political weapon amid reports of plans to remove the state’s Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo.
In a statement issued on Friday, the spokesperson for the movement, Dr. Habibu Saleh, described the reported impeachment move as troubling and urged political leaders in the state to avoid actions that could deepen political divisions.
Saleh said residents of Kano were closely monitoring the situation, noting that many were concerned the move might be driven by political interests rather than constitutional necessity.
“While the constitution empowers lawmakers to hold public officials accountable, impeachment remains one of the most serious powers available to a legislature and must not be used lightly,” he said.
According to him, impeachment should never be reduced to a mechanism for settling political disputes or altering political alliances.
“It must be guided strictly by justice, fairness, and the overall interest of the people,” he added.
Saleh also reminded leaders in the state that the current administration emerged through the collective efforts of supporters of the Kwankwasiyya Movement across Kano’s 44 local government areas.
He stressed that the electoral victory that brought the government to power was the result of the sacrifices, unity, and loyalty of thousands of supporters.
“The victory that produced this government was not the achievement of any single individual but the product of the sacrifices and unity of Kwankwasiyya faithful across the state,” he said.
He warned that any action perceived as targeting key figures within the administration could send the wrong signal to supporters who played major roles in securing the electoral mandate.
Saleh therefore urged members of the Kano State House of Assembly to carry out their constitutional duties with independence, fairness, and a strong sense of responsibility to the electorate.
“The authority of the Assembly comes directly from the people, and such authority must be exercised with wisdom and fairness,” he said.
He further cautioned that actions perceived as politically motivated or vindictive could create unnecessary tension within the state’s political environment.
“History has shown that when political power is used in ways that appear unjust, the people ultimately deliver their verdict through democratic means,” he said.
The Kwankwasiyya Movement reaffirmed its commitment to peace, democratic stability, and the protection of the political mandate given to the current administration by the people of Kano.
Saleh urged all political actors in the state to exercise restraint and act with wisdom at what he described as a critical moment for Kano’s political stability.
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