JUSTIN: INEC Writes IGP, SGF, Demands Prosecution of Adamawa REC

The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has decided to write the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Baba Alkali to investigate its Resident Electoral Commissioner REC in Adamawa state, Barr. Hudu Yunusa-Ari for possible prosecution.

INEC also decided to write to Mr. Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, in order to inform President Muhammadu Buhari about the “unwholesome” acts of the REC and perhaps have his appointment reviewed.

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The Commission met on Tuesday in Abuja, and the decisions were a result of that meeting.

It added that the collation process in Adamawa shall resume at a time to be determined by the Returning Officer.

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

“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.

“The collation process shall resume at a time to be determined by the Returning Officer”, the commission stated.