Kano State House of Assembly

By Uzair Adam

The Kano State House of Assembly has formally commenced the impeachment process against Deputy Governor Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo by serving him a notice to respond to allegations that could warrant his removal.

At a special plenary session on Thursday, the notice, read before the House, contained charges of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of public trust.

Addressing journalists after the session, House Majority Leader Lawal Hussaini Yangurasa confirmed that he presented the notice, which was signed by 38 members of the House.

He explained that following the service of the notice, the deputy governor is expected to respond within two weeks, after which the House will review his defence before deciding whether to proceed with the impeachment process.

Details later….

By Uzair Adam

The Kano State House of Assembly on Wednesday recorded the death of two serving lawmakers who reportedly died within minutes of each other.

One of the deceased is Sarki Aliyu Daneji, a member of the Assembly representing Kano Municipal Local Government Area. His death was announced shortly after confirmation of the passing of Hon. Aminu Sa’adu, who represented Ungoggo Local Government Area.

The deaths were confirmed by the spokesperson to the Kano State Governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, in a post on his official Facebook page.

The development has left members of the Assembly and residents of the state in mourning.More details later.