Kano Assembly summons NNPP lawmaker over alleged social media insults
The Kano State House of Assembly has summoned Yusuf Bello-Aliyu, a member representing Nassarawa Constituency under the New Nigeria Peoples Party.... The post Kano Assembly summons NNPP lawmaker over alleged social…
Kano State's political landscape has remained tense since the 2023 elections, which saw the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) locked in a bitter rivalry over control of the state, including disputed claims to the governorship and legislative seats. Defections, legal battles, and sharp exchanges between politicians loyal to the two parties have been a recurring feature of Kano's politics, often spilling onto social media where lawmakers and officials trade accusations.
This latest episode centres on Yusuf Bello-Aliyu, an NNPP lawmaker representing Nassarawa/Nasarawa Constituency, who has been summoned by his colleagues at the Kano State House of Assembly over an alleged social media post reportedly directed at the governor. Details of the exact content of the post, the specific rules he is accused of breaching, and any possible sanctions have not been disclosed in the available reports. Both Tribune Online and Leadership agree a probe or summons has been initiated, with Leadership adding that the move stirred "anxiety" within the chamber, suggesting the matter is being treated as politically sensitive rather than a routine disciplinary issue.