Adamawa guber controversy: INEC suspends REC, Yunusa-Ari from office

The Independent National Electoral Commissioner in Adamawa State, Barr. Hudu Yunusa-Ari has been suspended from office over misconduct and usurpation of powers.

The suspension was contained in a letter which was signed by the Secretary to the commission, Mrs Rose Oriaran-Anthony, a copy of which was made available to CAPITAL POST on Monday in Abuja.

The embattled Adamawa INEC Commissioner unlawfully announced the controversial Adamawa State governorship election in which he declared Senator Aishatu Binani of the All Progressives Congress, APC, winner.

The declartion followed the rerun of the election which took place on Saturday, a development that embarrassed the electoral umpire.

The announcement was also trailed with wild condemnation which the Commissioner and one other INEC officer were attacked and stripped in full glare of party supporters.

Part of the letter reads:

“I hereby convey the Commission’s decision that you (Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari), Resident Electoral Commissioner, Adamawa State should stay away from the Commission’s office in Adamawa State immediately until further notice.

“The Administrative Secretary has been directed to take full charge of INEC, Adamawa State with immediate effect.

“Please, accept the assurances of the Commission’s warm regards.”