Watch Controversial Moment #REC Hudu Ari Declares #Binani As Adamawa Governor-Elect [VIDEO]—Its no more news that Senator Aisha Dahiru, popularly known as Binani was earlier today declared as winner of the Adamawa Governorship election by the State REC in a controversial moment.
In the video making waves in the media space, Adamawa State REC, Hudu Ari was spotted declaring Aishatu Binani Governor-elect
The Genius Media Nigeria earlier reported that Barrister Hudu Yunusa, the Resident Electoral Commissioner for the state made the declaration following the supplementary election held Saturday.
Moment after the declaration, The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) suspended the collation of results of Adamawa governorship supplementary elections after the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Barrister Hudu Yunusa declared Senator Aisha Dahiru Binani of All Progressive Congress (APC) winner of the poll.
The REC on Sunday morning without a figure declared Binani the winner of the supplementary elections.
In a statement on Sunday morning by INEC National Commissioner, Information & Voter Education, Barr. Festus Okoye declared the action of the REC as null, void and of no effect.
The read, “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.”
Watch the video below:
VIDEO: Controversy as Adamawa State REC, Hudu Ari declares Aishatu Binani Governor-elect pic.twitter.com/TUs8swynLy
— AIT (@AIT_Online) April 16, 2023
