Deputy Senate President sacks aide over social media post against Kano governor

The Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has terminated the appointment of his Special Legislative Aide, Umar Alhassan, also known as King Indara. According to Daily Post Nigeria, Alhassan was removed from office over social media posts considered disrespectful to Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf.

The posts in question included the slogan "Abba Must Go" and were made on Alhassan's Facebook account. Barau's office stated that the action was taken to uphold the standards and values expected of officials working under the Deputy President of the Senate, citing the need for discipline, respect, and decorum.

Premium Times reports that the termination was due to Alhassan's social media posts being deemed anti-party activities and disrespectful to the Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf.

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