Kano Assembly Suspends Minority Whip for Derogatory Remarks
The Kano State House of Assembly suspended its Minority Whip, Yusuf Bello Aliyu, who represents Nasarawa Constituency, for three months starting October 21, 2026. This decision was made following a report from the House Committee on Ethics and Privileges, which found that Aliyu's conduct in a viral social media video breached ethical standards.
The investigation was initiated after a motion by Abdulhamid Abdul, representing Minjibir Constituency, called for an inquiry into the video, which allegedly showed Aliyu making derogatory remarks about Governor Abba Yusuf while holding a rabbit. Despite Aliyu's denial of the allegations, the committee concluded that the evidence warranted disciplinary action.
The suspension includes a requirement for Aliyu to submit a formal written apology to the Assembly and to read it during plenary. Speaker Ismail Falgore announced the suspension, emphasizing the importance of maintaining ethical standards among elected representatives.
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