THE embattled Resident Electoral Commissioner – REC, in Adamawa State, Hudu Yunusa-Ari has been apprehended by the police.
Ari’s arrest was confirmed in a statement by Force spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi on Tuesday.
Adejobi said that Barrister Ari, who was arrested by the Police Election Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation Team in Abuja on Tuesday 2nd May 2023, is currently in Police custody.
The Force spokesman added that the REC is already being grilled to ascertain the motives and motivations behind his alleged improper actions during the supplementary elections in Adamawa State.
“In addition, other officials and individuals culpable in the saga are being interrogated by the team,” the statement said.
“The Inspector-General of Police has given clear assurance that every individual involved/indicted in the matter will be apprehended and investigated in line with the provisions of the law for possible prosecution.
“The Inspector-General of Police has assured of the commitment of the Force to ensure that justice is served in this case and that all guilty parties are brought to justice.”
Ari stirred controversy after he announced Binani as the winner of the dramatic supplementary election in Adamawa on April 15, 2023 while the collation of results was ongoing.
The Independent National Electoral Commission – INEC, however quickly intervened in the situation, leading to the electoral body nullifying Ari’s decision. He was consequently suspended before President Muhammadu Buhari ordered a full investigation on the electoral commissioner and the security personnel that were around him when he made the declaration.