The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, on Tuesday, wrote the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Baba Alkali to investigate its Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Adamawa State, Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari for prosecution.
The electoral umpire also requested the Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Boss Mustapha to review the appointment of the REC over his “unwholesome behaviour”.
The commission made the decisions after its meeting on Tuesday in Abuja.
“The collation process shall resume at a time to be determined by the Returning Officer”, the commission agreed in the meeting.
Details later…
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