Kano Assembly suspends minority whip

The Kano State House of Assembly has suspended its Minority Whip, Yusuf Bello Aliyu, who represents Nasarawa Constituency, for 3 months over a viral social media video allegedly containing derogatory remarks towards Governor Abba Yusuf.

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

The committee discovered that the conduct established by the proof breached the moral requirements and dignity anticipated of members of the Assembly, regardless of Aliyu’s denial of the allegation.

Investigation follows lawmakers’ movement

Presenting the committee’s report, its chairman, Garba Shehu Fammer, stated the panel started its investigation after the House referred the matter to it on Monday, October 19, 2026.

The referral adopted a movement raised by Abdulhamid Abdul, the member representing Minjibir Constituency, who referred to as on lawmakers to research the video and decide whether or not disciplinary motion was warranted.

Fammer stated the committee invited Aliyu to answer the allegation and examined the video as a part of its investigation.

According to him, the lawmaker denied making abusive feedback towards the governor. However, the committee concluded that the proof established conduct inconsistent with the moral requirements anticipated of elected representatives.

Three-month suspension takes impact

Based on its findings, the committee really useful that Aliyu be suspended from taking part in all actions of the House for 3 months, starting Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

It additionally really useful that the lawmaker submit a proper written apology to the Assembly and seem earlier than the House throughout plenary to learn the apology.

The suggestions had been introduced to the lawmakers for consideration and subsequently adopted, paving the way in which for the suspension.

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

The suspension prevents Aliyu from taking part within the actions of the Assembly during the disciplinary measure, consistent with the committee’s suggestion.

Video allegedly confirmed lawmaker with rabbit

The controversy stemmed from a viral video allegedly displaying Aliyu holding a rabbit by its ears whereas making remarks that had been thought of disrespectful to Governor Yusuf.

The video attracted consideration and prompted issues amongst lawmakers concerning the conduct anticipated of members of the state legislature, notably of their public communications and use of social media.

During Monday’s plenary, Abdul argued that the video raised questions concerning the requirements of behaviour anticipated from elected representatives.

He urged the Assembly to research the allegation and take applicable disciplinary measures if the claims had been established.

The House subsequently referred the matter to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges for investigation and proposals.

Assembly considers social media regulation

Beyond the disciplinary motion towards Aliyu, the committee urged the Assembly to think about initiating laws to manage social media conduct whereas defending the rights and dignity of Kano residents.

The suggestion raises the problem of how lawmakers intend to handle on-line conduct and using social media by public workplace holders and different residents.

However, the committee’s proposal was for the Assembly to think about initiating laws; the report didn’t set up {that a} new social media regulation had already been enacted.

The suspension marks the end result of the Assembly’s investigation into the video, with Aliyu anticipated to adjust to the committee’s suggestions regarding the written apology and its public studying throughout plenary.