Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin has dismissed Rashida Adamu, widely known as Rashida Mai Sa'a, from her role as Special Assistant in his office, citing allegations of anti-party behaviour and remarks damaging to his reputation. The dismissal was announced on Monday, September 28, 2026, by Shitu Madaki Kunchi, the media and public relations aide to the Deputy Senate President.
Sacking Follows Warning About Political Undermining
The announcement came just one day after Barau's office issued a warning on Sunday, September 27, 2026, raising alarm that certain individuals were actively trying to damage his political standing in Kano State and within the All Progressives Congress (APC). The office claimed that some of those allegedly involved in the plot had previously received appointments and other benefits through the senator's patronage, only to later turn against him and the party.
Kunchi said Rashida faced allegations that she made remarks capable of stirring up supporters, worked to weaken the APC, and spoke disparagingly against Senator Barau himself. The statement was reported by Daily Trust.
Second High-Profile Aide Dismissed in Short Period
Rashida's dismissal is the second high-profile sacking from the Deputy Senate President's office within a short period. Earlier, Barau had fired another aide, Umar Alhassan, popularly known as King Indara, over a controversial social media post targeting Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
The office said the conduct of those involved was a deliberate attempt to weaken both Senator Barau's influence and the APC's standing in the state.
Related Developments in Nasarawa State
In a separate development, Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State sacked eight Special Advisers just two days after sacking six commissioners. The APC governor simultaneously named nine new Special Advisers with portfolios spread across the state's 13 local government areas. The Secretary to the Nasarawa State Government, Shuaibu Magaji Labaran, issued the official statement.
The recent sackings highlight ongoing internal party dynamics in Kano and Nasarawa states, as political figures take steps to consolidate their positions ahead of future electoral contests.
