BREAKING: INEC nullifies Binani’s victory in Adamawa

 

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has nullified the victory of APC governorship candidate in Adamawa State, Aisha Dahiru popularly known Binani.

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.

Detailed statement to follow shortly.

Barr. Festus Okoye
National Commissioner, Information &Voter Education

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