The Nigeria Police has launched an investigation into Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) Hudu Yunusa-Ari’s role in the recently held supplementary Adamawa State governorship election.
This development follows the request by the Independent National Electoral Commission to the Inspector General of Police to investigate and prosecute Mr Yunusa-Ari over allegations of misconduct.
In a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Sunday, the police said it had received a letter from INEC dated April 18, 2023 “detailing the alleged impropriety of the actions of one Barr. Hudu Yunusa-Ari, the Adamawa State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC)”.
Adejobi added that the inspector general “has directed an investigative team to work in collaboration with the INEC to expedite action on the contents of the letter”.
The statement also said Baba expressed the commitment of the NPF to upholding democratic values.
He further assured Nigerians and the international community that the no stone would be left unturned in unraveling the remote causes of the “unwholesome conduct of the REC as well as ensure that all persons fingered in the course of investigations are brought to book”.
WesternLifeNewsNG recalled that Yunusa-Ari usurped the role of the Returning Officer to prematurely announce the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Aishatu ‘Binani’ Dahiru, as the winner while collation was ongoing.
The action of the REC was roundly condemned across the country and resulted to the temporary suspension of collation of results, while Mr Yunusa Ari was also barred from accessing his office.
The incumbent Governor Ahmadu Fintiri had since been declared as winner of the election.
