The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, to immediately commence an investigation with the possibility of prosecuting the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Adamawa State, Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari.
INEC made this call in a statement released after a meeting held today, April 18, where the commission discussed matters arising from the Adamawa governorship election.
Recall that the electoral commission on Monday suspended Ari, after he controversially announced the Adamawa governorship election winner while the process had not been concluded.
In Tuesday’s meeting, the commission said it resolved to, “Write to the Inspector-General of Police for the immediate investigation and possible prosecution of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Adamawa State, Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari.”
It also said it resolved to request the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to draw the attention of the appointing authority to the unwholesome behaviour of the REC for further action.
INEC disclosed that the Adamawa gubernatorial collation process shall resume at a time to be determined by the Returning Officer.
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