The President of Nigeria, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), has authorized the immediate suspension of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), of Adamawa State, Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari from office pending the completion of the investigation by the Inspector General of Police on the conduct/actions of the REC during the Supplementary election in Adamawa State.
This is contained in a statement issued by the director of media in the office of the secretary to the government of the federation, Willy Bassey.
President Buhari has directed the immediate investigation and prosecution, if found liable, of Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari, by the Inspector General of Police.
Again, the President has directed an investigation by the Inspector General of Police, Director-General of the Department of State Services, and the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, of the role of their officers in aiding and abetting the conduct/actions of Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari and if found culpable, appropriate disciplinary actions, are to be meted out to them.