Kano Assembly Suspends Colleague For 3 Months Over Social Media Post

The Kano State House of Assembly has suspended its Minority Whip, Yusuf Bello Aliyu, representing Nasarawa Constituency, for three months over a viral social media video allegedly containing derogatory remarks against Governor Abba Yusuf.

The suspension followed the adoption of a report by the House Committee on Ethics and Privileges during Wednesday’s plenary, presided over by the Speaker, Ismail Falgore.

Presenting the committee’s report, its chairman, Garba Shehu Fammer, said the panel investigated the allegation after the House referred the matter to it on Monday, October 19, following a motion raised by the member representing Minjibir Constituency, Abdulhamid Abdul.

Fammer said the committee invited Aliyu to respond to the allegation and examined the video as part of its investigation.

He said although the lawmaker denied making abusive comments against the governor, the committee found that the conduct established by the evidence breached the ethical standards and dignity expected of members of the Assembly.

Based on its findings, the committee recommended that Aliyu be suspended from participating in all activities of the House for three months, effective Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

It also recommended that he submit a formal written apology to the Assembly and appear before the House during plenary to read the apology.

The committee further urged the Assembly to consider initiating legislation to regulate social media conduct while protecting the rights and dignity of Kano residents.

After considering and adopting the report, Falgore announced the suspension.

“Yusuf Bello Aliyu, Minority Whip and member representing Nasarawa Constituency, is hereby suspended for three months,” the Speaker said.

The suspension followed Monday’s plenary, during which lawmakers resolved to investigate the viral video allegedly showing Aliyu holding a rabbit by its ears while making remarks considered disrespectful to the governor.

Moving the motion, Abdul said the post had raised concerns about the conduct expected of elected representatives and urged the House to investigate the allegation and impose appropriate disciplinary measures if established.