JUST IN: Kano Assembly moves to impeach deputy governor
FILE PHOTO: Aminu Abdulsalam-Gwarzo, Kano State Deputy Governor
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The Kano State House of Assembly on Thursday commenced impeachment proceedings against the Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdulsalam, over alleged misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of public trust.n
This development was contained in a report by Leadership Newspaper.n
The impeachment notice was presented on the floor of the House by the Majority Leader, Lawan Dala, and read by Speaker Ismail Falgore during plenary.n
According to the lawmakers, the action is grounded in Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution, which allows a state legislature to initiate impeachment proceedings against a deputy governor accused of gross misconduct.
A total of 38 lawmakers signed the impeachment notice, and Speaker Falgore has directed that Abdulsalam be formally served, in line with constitutional procedures.n
The move comes amid simmering political tensions in Kano following Governor Abba Yusuf’s defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party to the All Progressives Congress last year.n
Deputy Governor Abdulsalam had opted not to follow the governor in the defection, choosing to remain with the NNPP.
His refusal reportedly deepened rifts within the state government, raising speculation about his political future and setting the stage for the current impeachment proceedings.n
This development was contained in a report by Leadership Newspaper.n
The impeachment notice was presented on the floor of the House by the Majority Leader, Lawan Dala, and read by Speaker Ismail Falgore during plenary.n
According to the lawmakers, the action is grounded in Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution, which allows a state legislature to initiate impeachment proceedings against a deputy governor accused of gross misconduct.
A total of 38 lawmakers signed the impeachment notice, and Speaker Falgore has directed that Abdulsalam be formally served, in line with constitutional procedures.n
The move comes amid simmering political tensions in Kano following Governor Abba Yusuf’s defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party to the All Progressives Congress last year.n
Deputy Governor Abdulsalam had opted not to follow the governor in the defection, choosing to remain with the NNPP.
His refusal reportedly deepened rifts within the state government, raising speculation about his political future and setting the stage for the current impeachment proceedings.n
The impeachment notice was presented on the floor of the House by the Majority Leader, Lawan Dala, and read by Speaker Ismail Falgore during plenary.n
According to the lawmakers, the action is grounded in Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution, which allows a state legislature to initiate impeachment proceedings against a deputy governor accused of gross misconduct.
A total of 38 lawmakers signed the impeachment notice, and Speaker Falgore has directed that Abdulsalam be formally served, in line with constitutional procedures.n
The move comes amid simmering political tensions in Kano following Governor Abba Yusuf’s defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party to the All Progressives Congress last year.n
Deputy Governor Abdulsalam had opted not to follow the governor in the defection, choosing to remain with the NNPP.
His refusal reportedly deepened rifts within the state government, raising speculation about his political future and setting the stage for the current impeachment proceedings.n
According to the lawmakers, the action is grounded in Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution, which allows a state legislature to initiate impeachment proceedings against a deputy governor accused of gross misconduct.
A total of 38 lawmakers signed the impeachment notice, and Speaker Falgore has directed that Abdulsalam be formally served, in line with constitutional procedures.n
The move comes amid simmering political tensions in Kano following Governor Abba Yusuf’s defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party to the All Progressives Congress last year.n
Deputy Governor Abdulsalam had opted not to follow the governor in the defection, choosing to remain with the NNPP.
His refusal reportedly deepened rifts within the state government, raising speculation about his political future and setting the stage for the current impeachment proceedings.n
A total of 38 lawmakers signed the impeachment notice, and Speaker Falgore has directed that Abdulsalam be formally served, in line with constitutional procedures.n
The move comes amid simmering political tensions in Kano following Governor Abba Yusuf’s defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party to the All Progressives Congress last year.n
Deputy Governor Abdulsalam had opted not to follow the governor in the defection, choosing to remain with the NNPP.
His refusal reportedly deepened rifts within the state government, raising speculation about his political future and setting the stage for the current impeachment proceedings.n
The move comes amid simmering political tensions in Kano following Governor Abba Yusuf’s defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party to the All Progressives Congress last year.n
Deputy Governor Abdulsalam had opted not to follow the governor in the defection, choosing to remain with the NNPP.
His refusal reportedly deepened rifts within the state government, raising speculation about his political future and setting the stage for the current impeachment proceedings.n
Deputy Governor Abdulsalam had opted not to follow the governor in the defection, choosing to remain with the NNPP.
His refusal reportedly deepened rifts within the state government, raising speculation about his political future and setting the stage for the current impeachment proceedings.n
His refusal reportedly deepened rifts within the state government, raising speculation about his political future and setting the stage for the current impeachment proceedings.n
Okiki is a journalist with over seven years experience covering politics, foreign news, society, entertainment and the film industry.
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