The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has written to the Inspector General of Police, to invite, investigate and prosecute the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Adamawa state, Barrister Hudu Ari.
This was a decision arising from a meeting by the management of the Commission on Tuesday which discussed the illegal announcement of the result of the Adamawa Governorship election rerun even the collation was still ongoing.
At the meeting, the Commission decided to:
1. Write to the Inspector-General of Police for the immediate investigation and possible prosecution of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Adamawa State, Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari.
2. Request the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to draw the attention of the appointing authority to the unwholesome behaviour of the REC for further action.
3. The collation process shall resume at a time to be determined by the Returning Officer.
The Commission said detailed statement will follow later.