INEC set to decide fate of suspended Adamawa REC, Hudu Ari

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that it will soon take action on the suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner of Adamawa State, Hudu Yunusa-Ari.

INEC national commissioner for information and voter education, Festus Okoye, said this during an interview with Channels Television.

Recall that during the supplementary governorship election, Ari announced the results in Adamawa State, while collation was ongoing.

He declared Senator Aisha Dahiru Binnani as the winner of the election, causing commotion in the state.

Speaking in the interview, Festus Okoye noted that the commission has enough proof to decide Ari's fate.

“In terms of the issue of the Adamawa REC, you are aware that (former) President Buhari suspended him before he left office and the police invited him to explain what happened,” Okoye said.

“I am aware that the police have concluded an investigation. In the next few weeks Nigeria will be informed of what happened. Under the law, he should be prosecuted by INEC.

“There is an interface between the Nigerian Police and INEC. The commission was informed of some of the processes and procedures. Very soon the commission will take action on the REC,” he added.