In a major political shakeup, the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam, has officially resigned from his position. The announcement was made on Friday, March 27, via a statement from Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed, the spokesperson for the Kwankwasiyya movement.
The resignation follows a period of intense friction between the executive branch and the State House of Assembly, marking a significant shift in the state’s political landscape.
The move comes weeks after Abdussalam reportedly refused to follow his principal, Governor Abba Yusuf, in defecting from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in January.
On March 5, the State House of Assembly served Abdussalam an impeachment notice. The proceedings were based on allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office and breach of public trust.
The allegations specifically target his tenure as the Commissioner for Local Government Affairs between 2023 and 2024.
Despite the mounting pressure from the Assembly, the Kwankwasiyya movement emphasized that the Deputy Governor is stepping down to maintain his dignity rather than conceding to the charges.
“For the avoidance of doubt, this resignation does not in any way constitute an admission of the allegations raised against him…The Deputy Governor maintains his innocence and firmly believes that his records in office remain a testament to his integrity.” — Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed.
The departure of Abdussalam leaves a vacuum in the NNPP’s representation within the Kano State executive, signaling a potential realignment of power as Governor Yusuf continues his tenure under the APC banner.
