INEC Directs Adamawa REC to Stay Away From Office

April 17, 2023

The Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) has directed the embattled Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari, to stay away from its Adamawa State office until further notice.

In a letter obtained by this medium, dated 17th April, 2023, and addressed to the Adamawa State REC, the commission’s secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony directed the administrative secretary to take full charge.

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.”