The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Tuesday, suspended the Resident Electoral Commissioner in Sokoto State, Nura Ali.
The Commission which said that the appointment was with immediate effect directed the Administrative Secretary Hauwa Aliyu Kangiwa, to take over the management of the office.
INEC’s Secretary, Rose Orlaran-Anthony, announced the suspension of Nura Ali, in a letter, ahead of the governorship and House of Assembly elections.
The letter was silent on the offence committed by the REC.
The letter which was addressed to the Resident Electoral Commissioner and the Administrative Secretary in the state said Ali was cautioned to stay away from the Commission’s office in Sokoto State until further notice.
The letter with no INEC/SCE/442/V.II reads: “This is to inform you of the commission’s decision for you (Dr Nura Ali), Resident Electoral Commissioner, Sokoto State, to stay away from the commission’s office in Sokoto state immediately until furthermore notice.
“The administrative secretary is directed to take full charge of INEC, Sokoto State office with immediate effects.”
Orlaran-Anthony also directed Kangiwa to take full responsibility for all administrative and election pending when the Commission directs otherwise.
INEC also directed Kangiwa to liaise with the Supervisory National Commissioner, Professor Muhammad Sani Kaita for further clarifications when necessary.
