Kano Group Condemns Call For Kano Deputy Gov Gwarzo’s Resignation
The movement also warned that the Deputy Governor’s mandate was constitutionally protected.
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has strongly condemned calls by the Kano State Government for the resignation of the Deputy Governor, Aminu Gwarzo, describing the move as “provocative, ungrateful, and unacceptable.”
In a statement issued on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Hon. Habibu Mailemo, the movement said it was “deeply concerned” by reports attributed to the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, urging the Deputy Governor to step aside.
“This call is unwarranted, provocative, and deeply unfortunate,” the statement said. “It reinforces the growing suspicion among the people of Kano State that the present government is unwilling to sustain democratic peace, internal harmony, and political tolerance.”
The movement accused the state government of attempting to sideline loyal supporters of its leader, Senator Rabi’u Kwankwaso, stressing that the administration in Kano was a product of Kwankwasiyya’s collective struggle.
“Even more troubling is the apparent attempt to sideline, humiliate, or forcibly remove loyal supporters of Jagora, Senator Dr. Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, who are legitimately serving within a government that Kwankwasiyya collectively struggled to establish,” Mailemo said.
Kwankwasiyya also criticised the role of the Information Commissioner, describing him as “a non-Kwankwasiyya member smuggled into the government,” and said his comments were “outright insulting.”
“The audacity of a non-Kwankwasiyya member calling for the resignation of a Deputy Governor elected on a joint ticket reflects political ingratitude and a blatant disregard for history, sacrifice, and loyalty,” the statement added.
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The group recalled the political battles that led to the emergence of the current administration, insisting that both Governor Abba Yusuf and his deputy owed their victory to the movement’s efforts in the 2019 and 2023 elections.
“Jagora Kwankwaso and millions of Kwankwasiyya supporters fought relentlessly—politically, morally, and sacrificially—to secure the victory that brought this government into existence,” Mailemo said.
Quoting an Islamic teaching, the movement urged leaders in government to uphold gratitude and loyalty.
“Islam teaches gratitude,” the spokesperson stated, citing the saying of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW): ‘Whoever does good to you, repay him with good.’ “Sadly, this moral compass appears to be lost on some individuals currently occupying sensitive positions.”
Kwankwasiyya further faulted the Commissioner for suggesting he would resign if he were in the Deputy Governor’s position.
“By the same logic, such misplaced morality should extend to the Governor himself and the Commissioner,” the statement said. “If the Governor believes he occupies office purely by personal merit, he should resign and return the mandate to Kwankwasiyya.”
The movement also warned that the Deputy Governor’s mandate was constitutionally protected.
“A Deputy Governor elected on a joint ticket derives his mandate from the people and the constitution, not from the whims or pleasure of any individual,” it said.
Concluding, Kwankwasiyya warned it would resist any attempt to undermine its members within the government.
“The current Kano State Government is a product of Kwankwasiyya’s tireless struggle and sacrifice,” Mailemo said. “Kwankwasiyya will not remain silent in the face of betrayal, intimidation, or the systematic humiliation of its loyal members.”
