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Kano Assembly begins impeachment process against Deputy Gov
The Kano Assembly alleges Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam diverted N440 million in local government funds, with 38 lawmakers endorsing impeachment for gross misconduct.
- Yesterday, the Kano State House of Assembly initiated impeachment proceedings against Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, with Majority Leader Lawan Hussaini Dala presenting the notice under Section 188.
- Citing procurement and fiscal rules, Kano Assembly alleges Abdussalam facilitated payments of N10 million from 44 local government councils to NovoMed Pharmaceuticals Limited, in breach of regulations.
- Detailed in the notice, the Assembly says between June 2023 and January 2024, Abdussalam received N1.5 million monthly from each of the 44 local government areas, totaling N66 million per month for seven months and N462 million, with additional payments from February to July 2024.
- With backing from 38 lawmakers, the Assembly may ask the Chief Judge of Kano State to form an investigation if the motion passes. Lawmakers urged transmission to the deputy governor, who has not responded publicly.
- Linking past and present roles, lawmakers note the allegations amount to gross misconduct under Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, involving abuse of power and fund diversion.
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Kano Assembly serves deputy governor impeachment notice
The assembly, at Thursday's plenary, served the deputy governor with the impeachment notice after a motion moved by the majority leader, Lawan Hussaini. The post Kano Assembly serves deputy governor impeachment notice appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Kano Assembly begins impeachment process against Deputy Gov
The Kano State House of Assembly has commenced impeachment proceedings against the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of public trust. The notice of impeachment was formally presented during plenary by the Majority Leader, Lawan Hussaini Dala, who stated that the move was in line with Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as …
BREAKING: Kano Assembly Initiates Impeachment Process Against Deputy Gov
The Kano State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office and breach of public trust. The notice of impeachment was presented on the floor of the Assembly by the Majority Leader, Lawan Hussaini Dala, who said the action was taken in compliance with Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeri…
Kano Assembly Moves To Impeach Deputy Governor Over Alleged Misconduct, Breach Of Trust
Residents of Kano State are witnessing a political storm as the Kano State House of Assembly has moved to impeach Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of public trust. The impeachment notice was presented on the floor of the Assembly by the Majority Leader, Lawan Hussaini Dala, who said the action complies with Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria …
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The Kano State House of Assembly on Thursday commenced impeachment proceedings against Aminu Abdulsalam-Gwarzo, the deputy governor of the state, over alleged misconduct, abuse of office and breach of public trust. The impeachment notice was presented on the floor of the house by Lawan Dala, majority leader and read by the speaker, Ismail Falgore, during … The post BREAKING: Kano assembly begins impeachment process against deputy gov appeared fi…
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