The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Adamawa State, Hudu Yunusa Ari from office indefinitely.
A letter of suspension dated April 17 and signed by Rose Oriaran-Anthony, tje Secretary of the commission was served on Ari on Monday.
The Administrative Secretary in the Yola office of the INEC has been asked to take over from him.
His suspension is due to his controversial decision to declare the APC candidate, Aisha Dahiru Binani winner of the April 14 supplementary governorship election when the election was still ongoing.
The letter reads:
17th April 2023
The Resident Electoral Commissioner Independent National Electoral Commission 33, Galadima Aminu Way
Yola
Adamawa State
COMMISSION’S DIRECTIVE TO STAY AWAY FROM INEC, ADAMAWA STATE
I hereby convey the Commission’s decision that you (Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari), Resident Electoral Commissioner, Adamawa State should stay away from the Commission’s office in Adamawa State immediately until further notice.
“The Administrative Secretary has been directed to take full charge of INEC, Adamawa State with immediate effect.
Please, accept the assurances of the Commission’s warm regards.
Rose Oriaran-Anthony Secretary to the Commission. (vitalnewsngr.com)
