Kano Assembly Denies Impeachment Move
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Feb 07, 2026 · Last updated Feb 08, 2026
This event has no direct impact on financial markets as it is a local political development within Nigeria — Kano State, Nigeria. It primarily concerns internal governance and political stability within the state.
The Nigeria — Lagos State House of Assembly has dismissed reports alleging an ongoing move to impeach the Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, describing the claims as baseless and misleading. Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, spokesperson to the Speaker of the House, stated that there is no motion or initiative before lawmakers aimed at removing Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo. The controversy followed recent comments by Ibrahim Abdullahi-Waiyya, Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, who reportedly called on Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo to resign over alleged political differences, specifically for not following Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf in defecting to the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress. The Nigeria — Lagos State House of Assembly urged the public and media to verify information to maintain political stability in Nigeria — Kano State.
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