The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will “soon” take action on the case of suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Adamawa State, Hudu Yunusa-Ari.
INEC National Commissioner, Festus Okoye made this known on a television programme on Thursday.
Okoye said the police have concluded investigations on the matter.
INEC spokesman said the electoral umpire has enough proof to establish a case against Yunusa-Ari.
Okoye also said the electoral umpire has enough proof to establish a case against Yunusa-Ari.
In his words, “I am aware that the police have concluded investigations and I am aware that in the next few weeks, Nigerians will be informed of what will happen.
“Under the law, it is the responsibility of the Independent National Electoral Commission to prosecute him (Ari) if a prima facie case has made out against him.”
Recall that Yunusa-Ari during the supplementary election in Adamawa on April 15, 2023, announced Aisha ‘Binani’ Dahiru of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the dramatic poll while the collation of results was ongoing.
INEC nullified Yunusa-Ari’s decision and suspended him while former President Muhammadu Buhari ordered a full investigation on the electoral commissioner and the security personnel that were around him when he made the declaration.
