The Kano State House of Assembly has suspended Yusuf Bello-Aliyu, the lawmaker representing Nassarawa Constituency, for three months over alleged misconduct involving a social media post.
The suspension followed allegations that Bello-Aliyu, who also serves as the Minority Whip, made remarks considered unbecoming of a lawmaker in a post allegedly depicting Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf as a rabbit.
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The matter was raised on Monday by Abdulhamid Abdul-Minjibir, representing Minjibir Constituency, under a Matter of Urgent Public Importance, prompting the House to refer the issue to its Committee on Ethics and Privileges for investigation.
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Presenting the committee’s report during Wednesday’s plenary, its chairman, Shehu Garba-Fammar, recommended that Bello-Aliyu be suspended from participating in all activities of the House for three months, effective October 21, 2026.
The committee also recommended that the suspended lawmaker submit a written letter of apology to the House. Upon resumption, he is expected to formally read the apology during plenary.
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In addition, the committee urged the Assembly to consider initiating legislation to regulate social media, with the stated aim of protecting the rights and dignity of Kano State residents.
The House’s decision followed its consideration of the committee’s report on the allegations against the lawmaker.
