Deputy Senate President Barau removes aide over ‘Abba Must Go’ Post
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has removed his Special Legislative Aide, Umar Alhassan, from office over social media posts considered disrespectful to Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf. The decision was announced in a statement issued by Barau’s Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Shitu Madaki Kunchi, on Friday. Alhassan, popularly […] Deputy Senate President…
Deputy Senate President Barau I. Jibrin has dismissed his Special Legislative Aide, Umar Alhassan, from his position due to social media posts that were deemed disrespectful towards Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf. The announcement was made in a statement by Barau's Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Shitu Madaki Kunchi, on Friday.
Alhassan, also known as King Indara, is a Kano-based TikTok personality who previously worked as a legislative aide under Barau. The decision was taken after Alhassan's Facebook posts, which included the slogan "Abba Must Go," exhibited indiscipline and disrespect towards the Governor. Kunchi stated that such behavior contradicts the values of discipline, respect, and decorum expected of political appointees.
Barau's office emphasized that the action was taken to maintain the standards and values required of officials serving under the Deputy Senate President. As a result of this dismissal, Alhassan was removed from his role as Special Legislative Assistant to the Deputy Senate President, effective September 18, 2026.
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