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INEC suspends Adamawa REC

The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has suspended its Resident Electoral Commissioner in Adamawa State, Hudu Yunusa-Ari, for illegal declaration of the All Progressives Congress APC governorship candidate, Aisha Dahiru Binani, as governor-elect in last Saturday’s rerun election.

The suspended REC was ordered to stay away from the premises of the commission in Yola, Adamawa State.

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INEC in a letter dated April 17, 2023 and signed by its Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, directed its administrative secretary in the state to take charge of its affairs.

The letter read in part, “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.”

INEC suspends Adamawa REC

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