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Aminu Abdussalam, the Deputy Governor of Kano State, has resigned following the initiation of impeachment proceedings against him by the state's House of Assembly. His resignation was confirmed in a statement from the Kwankwasiyya Movement.
A Federal High Court in Kano has denied a motion filed by Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo seeking an interim injunction to stop his impeachment process. The court adjourned the case to April 16, 2026, after directing the applicant to serve respondents.
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf has officially dissolved the Ministry of Higher Education, leading to the dismissal of his deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, in a context of escalating political strife following an impeachment notice.
Supporters of NNPP leader Musa Kwankwaso, operating as the Kwankwasiyya Movement, have urged the Kano State House of Assembly and the state government to halt impeachment proceedings against Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo. The group warns that such actions could escalate political tensions and disregard the electorate's mandate.
The Kano State Assembly has officially commenced proceedings to impeach Deputy Governor Abdulsalam Aminu Gwarzo due to allegations of serious misconduct and financial irregularities.
The Rivers State House of Assembly has paused impeachment actions against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Ngozi Odu following interventions from President Bola Tinubu and ongoing court orders.
Recent political tensions in Rivers State hint at the complexities of governance following the intervention of President Tinubu, aimed at resolving the rift between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the state legislature, which is rooted in a conflict involving former governor Nyesom Wike.
The Kano State House of Assembly has officially dismissed rumors regarding a possible impeachment of Deputy Governor Alhaji Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo as unfounded. A spokesperson for the Assembly urged the public to disregard such claims.
President Bola Tinubu has intervened to end the dispute between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor Nyesom Wike. This directive aims to prevent impeachment proceedings and recognizes Wike's political standing in the state.
Hon. Alabi Bliss Oshionogue, the Chairman of Akoko-Edo Local Government, has been impeached following a letter signed by seven Councillors. This action took place shortly after an unsuccessful peace meeting aimed at resolving conflicts among the Councillors.
A court in Rivers State has postponed the hearing regarding Governor Fubara's impeachment challenge with no set date for resumption, awaiting an appeal.
Justice Simeon Amadi, the Chief Judge of Rivers State, has declined the State House of Assembly's request to initiate a judicial panel investigating allegations against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, citing existing court orders that prevent him from doing so.
Legal expert Victor Giwa has stated that any process to remove a governor that disregards constitutional procedures is void and will be invalidated by courts. He emphasized that impeachment must strictly adhere to the laid-down steps in the 1999 Constitution.
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, addressed the recent impeachment notice from the state House of Assembly, referring to it as a 'love letter'. He reassured citizens of his commitment to maintaining peace and security in the state.
A civil society organization, the National Vanguard for Democratic Coalition (NVDC), has urged the Rivers State House of Assembly to follow constitutional procedures in their renewed attempt to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara, stressing the importance of due process.
