The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has summoned the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of Adamawa State, Barrister Hudu Yunusa over the declaration of the winner in the Adamawa State governorship election which was held on Saturday 15 April 2023. This was made known on Sunday in a statement signed by Barr. Festus Okoye, INEC, National Commissioner, Information and Voter Education.
The statement which was published from the Commission’s official Twitter page reads as follows, “The attention of the Commission has been drawn to a purported declaration of winner in the Adamawa Governorship election by the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) even when the process has clearly not been concluded.
“The action of the REC is a usurpation of the power of the Returning Officer. It is null, void, and of no effect. Consequently, the collation of results of the supplementary election is hereby suspended.
“The REC, Returning Officer, and all involved are hereby invited to the Commission’s Headquarters in Abuja immediately.
“Detailed statement to follow shortly.”
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