The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has condemned the purported declaration of a winner in the Adamawa Governorship election by the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) even when the process was yet to be concluded, saying that announcement is null and void.
This was contained in a statement by Barr. Festus Okoye, National Commissioner, Information &Voter Education.
Recall that INEC declared Aishatu Binani of the All Progressives Congress, APC winner of the poll.
Resident Electoral Commissioner, Hudu Ari made the declaration.
According to the statement, “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.”
Adding: “Detailed statement to follow shortly.”
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