Atiku Condemns Zamfara Deputy Governor Impeachment

February 27, 2022
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Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has condemned the impeachment of the Zamfara State Deputy Governor, Mahdi Aliyu Gusau by the state House of Assembly based on what he described as “petty political reasons” rather than public interest. 

According to a statement issued through his media office in Abuja on Friday, Atiku was quoted to have said: “I am embarrassed by the trivialisation of impeachment for personal vengeance by political leaders, contrary to the intentions of the framers of our constitution.”

Atiku condemns impeached of Zamfara State Deputy Governor,
Impeached Zamfara State Deputy Governor, Mahdi Aliyu Gusau

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in 2019 election, said, “the ill-advised idea behind the impeachment is an affront to the ideals of democracy and human rights which, regrettably and ironically, the parliament is meant to protect.”

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Describing the development as an aberration, he warned about the dangers of toying with the constitution and using it for purposes that harm our democracy and public interest.

The Waziri Adamawa added that no one deserved to be persecuted using the instrument of the constitution for exercising his right to freedom of association or political affiliation.

He explained that “the constitution is not intended as a tool for fighting perceived political opponents.

“Marginalising a deputy governor and rendering him irrelevant and then accusing him of not performing his duties is gross injustice,” Atiku stated.

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Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with seven years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Master's degree in Mass Communication.

Victor Ezeja

Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with seven years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Master's degree in Mass Communication.

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