The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended the collation of results of the Supplementary election conducted in Adamawa State.
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INEC disclosed there has been 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 Nigerian Electoral Body went ahead to announce the REC’s declaration of winner “null, void and of no effect”.
Via a statement signed by Barr. Festus Okoye, National Commissioner Information and Voter Education, INEC said: “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.”
