Confusion Trails Adamawa Governorship Election, As INEC Summons REC Over Declaration Of Binani As Winner

The Adamawa State Supplementary Election held on Saturday has generated controversy following the announcement of Aishatu Binani as the winner of the Election.

Flowing this development, the Adamawa State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Hudu Yunusa has been invited by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, to Abuja, the Commission’s Headquarters.

The commission disclosed this on Sunday via its Twitter handle.

It noted that the process has clearly not been concluded before he made the announcement.

“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. Detailed statement to follow shortly.”