The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has resigned. The deputy governor has resigned from his position,” he said, declining to provide further details on the circumstances surrounding the decision. Although no official reason has been given for the resignation, the development comes amid recent tensions between the deputy governor and the Kano State House of Assembly. Efforts to get further clarification from the Kano State Government were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report. Gwarzo’s resignation is expected to trigger constitutional processes regarding the appointment of a new deputy governor, subject to the approval of the Kano State House of Assembly.

Source: Punch March 27, 2026 18:33 UTC