Kwankwasiyya warns Kano Assembly against impeachment

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has advised members of the Kano State House of Assembly not to turn the impeachment process into a political weapon, cautioning that such an action could deepen political tensions within the state.

The warning follows reports suggesting that there are plans to initiate impeachment proceedings against the Kano State Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo.

In a statement released on Friday, the movement’s spokesperson, Dr. Habibu Saleh, described the situation as troubling and called on political stakeholders in the state to refrain from actions that may be interpreted as politically driven.

He noted that residents of Kano are closely monitoring the unfolding situation, adding that many people are increasingly worried that the impeachment move could be influenced more by political interests than by legitimate constitutional reasons.

Saleh explained that while lawmakers have the constitutional authority to hold public officials accountable, the power of impeachment is one of the most significant responsibilities vested in a legislature and should therefore be exercised with extreme caution.

According to him, impeachment should never be reduced to a mechanism for resolving political disputes or reshaping political alliances, stressing that it must always be guided by justice, fairness and the overall interest of the people.

He further reminded political leaders in the state that the current administration emerged through the collective efforts and sacrifices of numerous Kwankwasiyya supporters across Kano State.

“The success that brought this government to power was not the achievement of a single person. It was the outcome of the commitment, loyalty and unity demonstrated by Kwankwasiyya supporters across the 44 local government areas of the state,” he stated.

Saleh cautioned that any action perceived as targeting key members of the administration might send a negative signal to the supporters who worked tirelessly to secure electoral victory.

He stressed that political leaders should always remember the shared struggle that made their success possible and warned that political authority should not be exercised in ways that appear to disregard the alliances and loyalty that strengthened the movement.

The movement also urged members of the Kano State House of Assembly to discharge their constitutional responsibilities with independence, fairness and a strong sense of duty to the people.

Saleh emphasised that the Assembly derives its authority directly from the electorate and must therefore exercise that power with wisdom, balance and accountability.

He also warned that actions perceived as political persecution could unnecessarily heighten tension in the state’s political climate.

According to him, history has shown that when political power is used in ways that appear unjust or vindictive, citizens eventually respond through democratic means.

Saleh reaffirmed that the Kwankwasiyya Movement remains committed to peace, democratic stability and safeguarding the political mandate entrusted to the present administration by the people of Kano.

He concluded by urging all political actors in the state to demonstrate restraint and sound judgment at this critical period, while remembering the sacrifices made by millions of supporters whose collective efforts helped bring the government into office.

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