The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has condemned comments by the Kano State Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Waiya, who called on the deputy governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, to resign.
In a statement issued by the party’s Kano State spokesman, Ibrahim Karaye, the NNPP said the constitution still allows the deputy governor to remain in office.
The party explained that the commissioner’s remarks followed Gwarzo’s decision not to defect with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and some aides to the APC.
According to the NNPP, Gwarzo has the right to continue performing his duties because he and the governor were elected on the same ticket.
The NNPP urged the state executive arm to refrain from political interference and focus only on responsibilities assigned by the constitution.
“It is important for the deputy governor to continue holding his position in the interest of better leadership in the state,” the statement added.
The party also noted that the Information Commissioner was not part of the struggle that led to the formation of the government and advised him to keep quiet.
