Date: April 17, 2026 l Reporter: Emily John
A Federal High Court in Kano has struck out a suit filed by former Kano State Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, after he formally withdrew his legal challenge against impeachment proceedings initiated by the state legislature.
The presiding judge, Justice S.M. Shuaibu, dismissed the case following an application by Gwarzo’s counsel, who informed the court that the former deputy governor had decided to discontinue the suit. The decision effectively brings an end to the legal battle aimed at halting the impeachment process.
Gwarzo had initially approached the court in March seeking an order to restrain the Kano State House of Assembly from proceeding with impeachment moves against him. The lawmakers had earlier issued a notice of impeachment, citing allegations including abuse of office, breach of public trust, and financial misconduct.
However, the court had previously declined to grant an interim injunction to stop the impeachment, ruling that the conditions for such an order were not met. Instead, the court directed that all parties be properly notified and allowed to respond before proceeding with the case.
The political situation surrounding the case shifted significantly after Gwarzo resigned from his position as deputy governor earlier in April. Following his resignation, the Kano State House of Assembly withdrew the impeachment notice and dropped all related allegations, rendering the legal challenge largely unnecessary.
The impeachment saga had unfolded amid broader political realignments in Kano State, including reported disagreements linked to party affiliations and shifting alliances within the state’s leadership structure.
With both the impeachment proceedings and the court case now discontinued, the development marks a decisive end to one of the state’s recent political controversies, though its wider implications for Kano’s political landscape continue to generate attention.