The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed receipt of a letter from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regarding the recently conducted gubernatorial election in Adamawa State.
According to the NPF, the letter which was dated 18th April 2023, detailed the alleged impropriety of the actions of one Barr. Hudu Yunusa-Ari, the Adamawa State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), during the supplementary elections.
The electoral body is calling the police to investigate and possibly prosecute the REC for his actions.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Sunday April 23, 2023.
According to the statement, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has directed an investigative team to work in collaboration with the INEC to expedite action on the contents of the letter.
The IG, while expressing the commitment of the NPF to upholding democratic values, assured Nigerians and the international community that the police will leave no stone unturned in unraveling the remote causes of the unwholesome conduct of the REC.
He added that he would as well as ensure that all persons fingered in the course of investigations are brought to book.
