Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has dismissed one of his Special Legislative Aides, Umar Alhassan, popularly known as King Indara, over social media posts critical of Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf.
Mr Alhassan, a popular content creator and TikToker, had authored posts bearing the phrase “Abba Must Go”, apparently indicating opposition to the governor’s re-election bid.
The dismissal was announced in a statement issued on Friday by Barau’s Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Shitu Madaki Kunchi.
According to the statement, the aide’s removal was necessitated by what it described as his “indiscipline and disrespect” following the posts against the governor.
It said the action was contrary to the values of respect and decorum upheld by the office of the Deputy President of the Senate and inconsistent with the principles of the ruling All Progressives Congress.
“Accordingly, we announce his removal from the position of Special Legislative Assistant, SLA, in the office of the Deputy Senate President as of September 18, 2026,” the statement read.
Mr Barau, who represents Kano North Senatorial District, also reaffirmed his loyalty to the APC and expressed prayers for the success of the party “from top to bottom.”
The development followed a social media post by Alhassan in which he praised the political influence of former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
The TikToker reportedly described Kano as belonging to Kwankwaso, while also reaffirming his membership of the APC.
He, however, made it clear that he would not support Governor Yusuf’s bid for re-election.
