Kano Assembly Moves To Impeach Deputy Gov Gwarzo Over Alleged ₦1.6bn Funds Diversion
Updated March 5, 2026
Impeachment proceedings have been initiated against Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo by the Kano State House of Assembly over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of public trust.
The impeachment notice was presented during plenary by the Majority Leader, Lawan Hussaini Dala, who said the action followed the provisions of Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
Dala told lawmakers that the allegations stem from Gwarzo’s tenure as commissioner for local government between 2023 and 2024, as well as his current role as deputy governor.
According to the majority leader, Gwarzo allegedly received monthly kickbacks of ₦1.5 million from each of the state’s 44 local government councils between June 2023 and January 2024. The payments reportedly totalled ₦66 million per month and about ₦462 million within seven months.
He further alleged that between February and July 2024, the deputy governor collected additional payments of ₦3.255 million monthly from each council under the guise of executing special assignments. The payments allegedly amounted to roughly ₦726 million during the six-month period.
The lawmaker also accused Gwarzo of abuse of office, claiming he used his position as commissioner to facilitate payments of ₦10 million each from the 44 local government councils to NovoMed Pharmaceuticals Limited. The transaction, he said, totalled ₦440 million and violated the state’s procurement and fiscal management regulations.
Dala said the alleged actions constituted a serious breach of public trust and met the constitutional definition of gross misconduct.
The majority leader added that the impeachment notice had been endorsed by 38 lawmakers, meeting the constitutional requirement to begin the process. He urged the Speaker to formally transmit the notice to the deputy governor in accordance with constitutional provisions.
Under the law, the House will serve the allegations on Gwarzo and may request the state’s chief judge to constitute a panel to investigate the claims if the motion gains the required legislative support.
As of the time of filing this report, Gwarzo had not publicly responded to the allegations.