BREAKING: Prosecute Adamawa REC, INEC Tells IGP

The independent National Electoral commission has asked the inspector general of police to prosecute the Adamawa state Resident electoral commissioner, Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari.

These decision was taken after a meeting with all National Commissioners of INEC, presided over by the National Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu.

See details as posted on INEC verified Facebook page;

At its meeting today, 18th April 2023, the Commission discussed matters arising from the Adamawa Governorship election and decided to:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. The collation process shall resume at a time to be determined by the Returning Officer.

Detailed statement will follow shortly.