Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate suspension of the Resident Electoral Commissioner in Adamawa State, Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari, pending the outcome of ongoing police investigation against him.
Thid is contained in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation .
The statement was signed by the Director of Information in SGF office, Willie Bassey.
The full text of the statement ; OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERATION
PRESS & PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT
April 20, 2023
PRESS RELEASE
PRESIDENT BUHARI APPROVES IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION
OF BARR. HUDU YUNUSA ARI, REC, ADAMAWA STATE
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate suspension from office of Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), of Adamawa State pending the completion of investigation by the Inspector-General of Police on the conduct/actions of the REC during the Supplementary election in Adamawa State.
The President has directed the immediate investigation and prosecution, if found liable, of Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari, by the Inspector-General of Police.
Also, the President has directed investigation by the Inspector-General of Police, Director-General of the Department of State Services, and the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, of the role of their officers in aiding and abetting the conduct/actions of Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari and if found culpable, appropriate disciplinary actions, to be meted out to them. ” (vitalnewsngr.com)