It was an unprecedented moment on Monday when Senator Aisha Dahiru, popularly known as Binani, was declared the winner of the Adamawa State gubernatorial
The Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Barrister Hudu Yunusa, shocked the nation with what many had described as a coup when he usurped the power of the Returning Officer to declare Binani, winner of the State guber election.
“The action of the REC is a usurpation of the power of the Returning Officer. It is null, void and of no effect. In a letter dated April 17, 2023, by its Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, the INEC directed its Administrative Secretary in Adamawa to take charge of its affairs. While speaking on the infamous conduct of the Adamawa REC, a former Director, Voter Education and Publicity at INEC, Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi, stated that Yunusa ought to face a sort of ‘inquisition.’
At its meeting today, April 18 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 for Adamawa State, Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari.
On his part, Fintiri had expressed confidence he would be re-elected despite the controversy surrounding the gubernatorial election.
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