JUST IN: INEC asks IG to probe and prosecute Adamawa REC
By Kasim Isa Muhammad
Kanempress
18th April 2023
The Independent National Electoral Commission has revealed that it will write the Inspector General of Police, Baba Ahmed, to investigate and prosecute the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Adamawa State, Hudu Ari.
The commission agreed on Tuesday at the technical meeting attended by national commissioners of INEC in Abuja.
INEC, similarly, decided to write the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, to brief the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), about the action of the REC.
A tweet on its Twitter handle noted, “At its meeting today, April 18, 2023, the Commission discussed matters arising from the Adamawa Governorship election and decided to:
“Write to the Inspector-General of Police for the immediate investigation and possible prosecution of the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Adamawa State, Barr. Hudu Ari.
“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.
