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In light of the issue Hudu Ari caused during the state's supplementary governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated that it is unknown where the suspended resident electoral commissioner of Adamawa State is.





Recall that on Sunday, while collation was still in progress, Ari announced the results of the supplemental governorship election in Adamawa State. Festus Okoye, the national commissioner for INEC, spoke on Channels Television's Sunrise Daily on Friday, April 21. He said they don't know where he is because the Commission contacted him by phone and letter following this specific occurrence. He stated that Ari never answered any of the calls, and he never gave any callers a callback.





Okoye added that they requested him to report to the Commission on Sunday but he wasn't there, and on Monday he wasn't there either. So far, he has not reported, and they are unaware of his whereabouts. When asked if he believed Ari will be arrested for failing to appear before the Commission or return its calls, Okoye responded that the Nigerian Police are in charge of doing that. He stated that it is their prerogative and discretion to designate someone wanted if they believe his presence is crucial to the inquiry and he cannot be located.






Okoye added that the Commission has started the process of prosecuting the contentious Adamawa REC after receiving a report from the Inspector General of Police. The National Commissioner for INEC started that they sent letters to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Inspector General of Police. He also added that the Inspector General of Police has responded, and they have already started an investigation.




He is optimistic that the file will be made available to the commission, and the commission will start prosecuting the REC, as soon as the Inspector General of Police completes his investigation into the REC and every other person involved and establishes a prima facie case against the REC.




This case should be handled properly to serve as a deterrent to others who might want to act similarly in the future. What is your take on this news?





Source: Channels, Legit News