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‘We’re not surprised’ – NNPP reacts to move by Kano Assembly to impeach Deputy Governor
**NNPP Reacts to Kano Assembly's Move to Impeach Deputy Governor**
In a shocking turn of events, the Kano State House of Assembly has moved to impeach Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, the Deputy Governor of Kano State. The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), of which the Deputy Governor is a member, has described this action as desperate and a clear sign of the desperation of a political group that has lost its way.
According to Ladipo Johnson, the NNPP National Publicity Secretary, the impeachment move is not surprising, given the actions of the Kano State Assembly in recent times. "When politicians trade their conscience for power, they often see loyalty to the people as a crime," he said.
The NNPP has expressed its support for the Deputy Governor, who has chosen to remain loyal to the people of Kano and his party, despite attempts to get him to switch allegiance to the ruling party. "The Deputy Governor has chosen the path of honor, staying true to the people who voted for him in 2023," Johnson said.
The NNPP sees the impeachment move as a clear attempt to take over the mandate given to the party by the people of Kano. "It's a political killing that's masquerading as a legal procedure," Johnson stated. The party has expressed its confidence that the people of Kano will see through this attempt to undermine their democratic rights.
In a statement, the NNPP urged the people of Kano to remain calm and not to be swayed by the actions of the Kano State Assembly. "You can't challenge the truth, and you can't send a notice about 'gross misconduct' to the will of the people as a whole," Johnson said.
This development is a stark reminder of the challenges facing democracy in Nigeria, particularly in the North. It highlights the need for citizens to remain vigilant and defend their rights, even in the face of adversity. As the NNPP has shown, loyalty to the people and the principles of democracy is the greatest form of patriotism.