The Kano State Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Gwarzo has resigned his position, describing it as a difficult but necessary step taken in the interest of governance and stability.
The announcement of the Deputy Governor’s resignation was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the spokesperson of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed.
The group disclosed that the resignation would take effect later in the day, bringing an end to Gwarzo’s tenure in office.
According to the movement, the decision was influenced by prevailing circumstances that had constrained the Deputy Governor’s ability to fully discharge his responsibilities.
“The Kwankwasiyya Movement wishes to formally inform the general public that the Deputy Governor of Kano State has tendered his resignation from office later today.
“This decision, though difficult, has been taken in the overall interest of the people and the stability of governance in Kano State,” he said.
Mohammed stated that recent developments had limited the full realization of the office’s benefits and duties.
The group, however, rejected claims that the resignation was an admission of guilt over allegations reportedly raised by the Kano State House of Assembly.
“For the avoidance of doubt, this resignation does not in any way constitute an admission of the allegations,” the statement added, insisting that the Deputy Governor maintains his innocence and stands by his record in public service.
The movement described the resignation as an act of statesmanship aimed at reducing political tension and promoting harmony within the state’s governance structure.
“Rather, this step is a demonstration of statesmanship and a commitment to peace, political maturity, and the avoidance of unnecessary tensions,” Mohammed said.
It further revealed that the former Deputy Governor would now focus on political activities, particularly strengthening the movement ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“He has resolved to dedicate more time and energy to strengthening its structures, rebuilding strategies, and engaging in critical political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections,” the spokesperson said.
The Kwankwasiyya Movement urged its supporters and residents of Kano State to remain calm and law-abiding, assuring that further details regarding the development would be communicated in due course.
Veteran journalist and recipient of A.B.C Yola, Reporter of the Year Award (1997), Hassan Umar Shallpella, works with WAP as a Regional Correspondence. He was trained at Institute of Mass Communication and Technology Jos and Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Training School Lagos.He was a News desk Editor and a Correspondent at the Punch newspaper and till 2019, was the Deputy Editor ofThe Scope newspaper.
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