WHY I RESIGNED AS DEPUTY GOVERNOR – AMINU ABDULSALAM-GWARZO

March 28, 2026 • Dons Eze • 1 min read

The Kano State Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has said his resignation was in the spirit of responsibility and statesmanship, not an admission of any wrongdoing.

Gwarzo, in a copy of the resignation letter addressed to Governor Abba Yusuf and made available to newsmen, said he voluntarily resigned his position to allow the government and the state to move forward without undue distractions.

In his words: “I, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, the Deputy Governor of Kano State, hereby tender my voluntary resignation from office, with effect from 27th March 2026, pursuant to Section 306(2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended). This decision has been reached after careful consultations and deep reflection, guided by my current experience and commitment to the peace, stability, and overall interest of the good people of Kano State.

“In view of the prevailing circumstances, I have taken this step in the spirit of responsibility and statesmanship to allow the government and the state to move forward without undue distractions.

“This resignation is made voluntarily and in good faith. It should not be construed as an admission of any wrongdoing, but rather as a conscious decision in the interest of institutional integrity, democratic values, and public service,” Gwarzo said.

Dons Eze

DONS EZE, PhD, Political Philosopher and Journalist of over four decades standing, worked in several newspaper houses across the country, and rose to the positions of Editor and General Manager. A UNESCO Fellow in Journalism, Dr. Dons Eze, a prolific writer and author of many books, attended several courses on Journalism and Communication in both Nigeria and overseas, including a Postgraduate Course on Journalism at Warsaw, Poland; Strategic Communication and Practical Communication Approach at RIPA International, London, the United Kingdom, among others.