Adebayo Adenrele
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has debunked the rumour making the rounds that Aishatu Binani has been declared the winner of the just concluded gubernatorial election in Adamawa state.
The Commission, in a statement signed by its National Commissioner, Information & Voter Education, Barr. Festus Okoye, also suspended the collation of results of the supplementary election.
The Electoral Body therefore summoned the State’s REC, Hudu Ari to the INEC National Headquarters in Abuja.
The statement reads, “The attention of the Commission has been drawn to a purported declaration of winner in the Adamawa Governorship election by the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) even when the process has clearly not been concluded.
“The action of the REC is a usurpation of the power of the Returning Officer. It is null, void and of no effect.
“Consequently, the collation of results of the supplementary election is hereby suspended.
“The REC, Returning Officer and all involved are hereby invited to the Commission’s Headquarters in Abuja immediately.”
