The independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has voided the declaration of Senator Aisha Dahiru, aka Binani, as winner of Adamawa State governorship election.
The commission in a statement issued on Sunday also announced the suspension of collation of results of the poll.
Hudu Ari, the Resident Electoral Commission (REC), had declared Binani, as winner of the election under controversial circumstances.
But Barr. Festus Okoye, National Commissioner, Information & Voter Education, overruled him and ordered suspension of the collation.
“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.”
