Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, the Deputy Governor of Kano State, has resigned from office. His resignation was submitted in a letter dated March 27, 2026, and was accepted by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. The resignation preempted an impeachment process initiated against him by the Kano State House of Assembly.
The assembly had earlier served Gwarzo with notice of allegations of misconduct and had commenced impeachment proceedings. The specific allegations, which have not been fully detailed publicly, reportedly included accusations of incitement and other constitutional breaches. The political crisis is linked to internal rifts within the state's ruling party, the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).
Following the resignation, Governor Yusuf has nominated a new deputy governor, whose name is expected to be sent to the state assembly for confirmation. The political movement associated with former governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, the Kwankwasiyya Movement, has been involved in the internal dispute but has denied any wrongdoing in relation to the impeachment threat.
The resignation marks a significant development in the ongoing political realignment in Kano State, Nigeria's most populous state. It effectively concludes the impeachment process against Gwarzo, allowing the state government to move forward with a new deputy executive.
