President Muhammadu Buhari
Buhari suspends Adamawa REC, Ari, orders immediate prosecution
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate suspension of Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has n Adamawa State.
A statement from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Boss Mustapha, said the REC’s suspension would subsist pending the completion of an investigation by the Inspector General of Police on the conduct/actions of the Yunusa-Ari during the April 15 Supplementary election in Adamawa State.
“The President has directed the immediate investigation and prosecution, if found liable, of Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari, by the Inspector General of Police”, said Willie Bassey, Director, of Information in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation OSGF.
“Also, the President has directed investigation by the Inspector General of Police, Director-General of the Department of State Services, and the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, of the role of their officers in aiding and abetting the conduct/actions of Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari and if found culpable, appropriate disciplinary actions, to be meted out to them”, the statement added.
