The Kano State deputy governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, is facing mounting pressure from top government officials to resign his position following his refusal to align with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s defection from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In August 2018, Professor Hafiz Abubakar resigned as deputy governor following a breakdown in his relationship with then governor Ganduje. Waiya suggested that political ambition might be influencing the deputy governor’s position, noting that Kano’s political environment remains highly competitive. The commissioner stressed that the final decision rests with the deputy governor, acknowledging that remaining in office remains a personal choice. Kano Assembly not yet considering impeachment – SpokesmanMeanwhile, the Kano State House of Assembly has said no formal matter concerning the impeachment of the deputy governor has been presented before the legislature.