The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, has advised the deputy governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, to resign following his decision not to defect alongside Governor Abba Yusuf to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speaking to journalists in Kano on Thursday, Waiya said effective governance is founded on loyalty and mutual trust, arguing that continued participation in executive decision-making without political alignment undermines confidentiality.
“This is his personal decision, but there is no way someone who is no longer with you should be part of routine council meetings,” the commissioner said.
“Who knows with whom he might share important government secrets? Governance is built on trust, and you cannot fully trust someone who is no longer aligned with you.”
Waiya added that resignation would be the most honourable option for the deputy governor under the circumstances.
“If I were him, I would humbly resign,” he said.
The commissioner’s remarks come amid ongoing political shifts in the state, including Governor Yusuf’s recent defection from the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) to the APC.
Waiya described the governor’s move as beneficial to Kano State, noting that closer alignment with the Federal Government would help attract more development projects and federal interventions.
He also assured residents that the administration is taking concrete steps to address the lingering emirate tussle through dialogue, respect for the rule of law, and a commitment to peace and stability.
According to him, the government remains focused on ensuring that political disagreements do not disrupt governance or undermine the collective interests of the people of Kano State.
