THE Independent National Electoral Commission – INEC, has suspended the Resident Electoral Commissioner – REC, in Sokoto State.
Dr Nura Ali’s immediate suspension was announced in a letter signed by INEC’s Secretary, Rose Orlaran-Anthony on Monday.
According to the letter addressed to both the Resident Electoral Commissioner and the Administrative Secretary in the state, Dr Nura Ali has been directed to stay away from the Commission’s office in Sokoto State until further notice.
The decision may be connected to the recent allegations of irregularities in the just-concluded election in the state.
The Administrative Secretary, Hajiya Aliyu Kangiwa, has been instructed to take full charge of INEC in Sokoto State.
