Kano Assembly Suspends Minority Whip for Three Months Over Governor Remarks

Yusuf Bello Aliyu, representing Nasarawa Constituency in his capacity as Minority Whip, faces a three-month suspension handed down by the Kano State House of Assembly. The chamber's plenary session on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 produced this disciplinary measure.

Throughout the suspension period, Aliyu cannot engage in any assembly activities. A viral video prompted the action against the lawmaker.

In the footage, Aliyu appears holding a rabbit by its ears and making statements regarded as offensive to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. On Monday, October 19, a member brought the matter before the assembly through a motion.

This prompted referral to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges, tasked with examining the allegations. During Wednesday's session, Speaker Ismail Falgore oversaw proceedings as committee chairman Garba Shehu Fammer delivered the panel's findings.

The assembly voted to accept the committee's recommendations, thereby imposing the suspension. Following the plenary, Lawan Hussaini Dala indicated that Aliyu must tender a public apology to the governor as a condition for lifting the suspension.

The disciplinary step underscores ongoing debate within the Kano legislature over standards of conduct and parliamentary decorum. As Minority Whip, Aliyu held a leadership role within the opposition, rendering the majority's action more significant within the chamber's political dynamics.

Official assembly statements have not elaborated on the exact wording or specific nature of the remarks contained in the video.