INEC to write IGP, resolves to investigate, prosecute Yunusa, Adamawa REC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will write the Inspector-General of Police, Baba Ahmed, to investigate and prosecute Hudu Yunusa Ari, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Adamawa. The decision followed Tuesday’s technical meeting attended by national commissioners of the electoral body in Abuja. The Commission also disclosed that the collation process … Read more

Adamawa REC working for a gang – Full text of Fintiri’s speech

Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has condemned the action of the Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in Adamawa, Hudu Yunusa. The official, Sunday morning, controversially declared the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate, Aishatu Binani, winner of the governorship election. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, had fixed April 15 for rerun after March 18 was declared inconclusive. … Read more

IPAC demands removal of Adamawa REC

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Adamawa State has demanded the removal of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, Hudu Ari. The state leaders of IPAC who addressed newsmen in Yola on Thursday afternoon, said they had lost confidence in the INEC official and that they would feel better without him. Xandertech reports … Read more

475 Adamawa pilgrims depart Yola for Madinah

Yola was the starting point for the journey of the first group of 475 Muslim pilgrims from Adamawa State who are participating in this year’s hajj in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. Aero-Contractors provided the aircraft that lifted the pilgrims into the air so that they could continue their journey. Alhaji Mikhail Danjuma Mubi, the Public Relations … Read more