The independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended the collation of the Adamawa State Supplementary election.
The Commission announced on Sunday via its Twitter handle.
2. 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.— INEC Nigeria (@inecnigeria) April 16, 2023
The Resident Electoral Commission (REC), Hudu Ari had earlier declared Senator Aisha Dahiru as the winner of the election under controversial circumstances.
Meanwhile, INEC spokesman, Festus Okoye overruled him and ordered the suspension of the collation.
