INEC voids declaration of Binani as Gov-elect, summons Adamawa REC

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has
voided the declaration of Senator Aisha Dahiru, popularly known as Binani, as
the winner of the governorship election in Adamawa State.

The electoral body also summoned the Resident Electoral
Commissioner for the state, Barrister Hudu Yunusa over the controversial
declaration.

INEC made the declaration via its Twitter handle on Sunday,
“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.

Breaking News:
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.

— INEC Nigeria (@inecnigeria) April 16, 2023

3. The REC, Returning Officer and all involved are hereby invited to the Commission’s Headquarters in Abuja immediately.
Detailed statement to follow shortly.

Barr. Festus Okoye
National Commissioner, Information & Voter Education

— INEC Nigeria (@inecnigeria) April 16, 2023

Details later…