The Qur’anic Education Advancement Network (QEAN) has suspended Malam Aminu Ishaq as Acting Chairman of its Kano State Chapter, pending an investigation into allegations of misconduct.
Hikaya Newspaper reports that the decision was announced in a formal notice issued by the Network’s National Leadership and dated November 6, 2026. The organisation said the suspension took immediate effect following concerns over alleged violations of its directives, internal discipline and administrative rules.
According to the notice, one of the reasons for the action was Ishaq’s alleged refusal to carry out an assignment given to him on May 8, 2026, to deliver three official letters to designated dignitaries in Kano State. The National Leadership claimed that he failed to complete the assignment without providing an acceptable reason.
The organisation also alleged that Ishaq visited Katsina State, which is outside his assigned area of leadership, and sought money and other material support in the name of organising a Qur’anic symposium without obtaining the required approval from the National Leadership. The notice further raised concerns about alleged financial misconduct.
Another allegation concerns his failure to honour an official invitation to explain issues relating to transport allowances provided to Qur’anic scholars and organisations invited to a symposium held in Katsina on October 31, 2026. QEAN also accused him of failing to cooperate with the Katsina State Chapter during activities organised in connection with the late Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim Masussuka.
The National Leadership further expressed concern over his alleged refusal to attend the Katsina State Qur’anic Conference held on October 31, 2026, despite an earlier directive. It said the alleged actions raised concerns about unity, discipline and the credibility of the organisation.
As part of the suspension measures, QEAN directed Ishaq to hand over all official documents, properties and other materials belonging to the organisation to Gwani Salisu, Hausawa, in Kano State, who was appointed to receive them. He was also instructed not to present himself as the Acting Chairman or exercise the authority of the office during the suspension period.
However, the organisation clarified that the suspension was an administrative measure and did not amount to a final finding of guilt. It said Ishaq had the right to defend himself and was invited to appear before the National Leadership at its headquarters in Jos, Plateau State, to respond to the allegations and present relevant evidence.
The notice was signed by QEAN’s National Secretary-General, Gwani Dr Abdullahi Hamza Idris; National President, Gwani Dr Ibrahim Surajo Rabiu; and National Chairman of the Advisory Committee, Gwani Salisu Muhammad Ramadan. Copies were also sent to security agencies and relevant government institutions in Kano State, including the Police, DSS, NSCDC, Shari’a Commission, Ministry of Education, Hisbah Board and other education-related agencies.
