Adamawa Supplementary Poll: “INEC Can’t Nullify Result Declared by REC”, APC Senator Explains Why
- Senator Ishaku Abbo has reacted to the Adamawa state election declaration drama and revealed what the Electoral Act 2022 says about the development
- The senator disclosed that the Electoral Act 2022 prohibits INEC from declaring collated election result that has been announced null and void
- Abbo, representing Adamawa North senatorial district, hinted the result announced by the state REC is out of INEC's power according to Sections 65 and 149 of the Electoral Act
Senator Ishaku Abbo, the lawmaker representing Adamawa North senatorial district under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has shared his view regarding the election result declaration of the just concluded Adamawa poll held on Saturday, April 15, which has continued to stir heated reactions in the polity.
The senator noted that the Electoral Act 2022 forbids the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from declaring the collated results in the Adamawa state governorship election null and void, Leadership reported.
Source: Facebook
Abbo says INEC can't nullify an election that has been announced
Speaking on Channels Television's breakfast show ‘Sunrise Daily’ on Monday, April 17, he said the electoral body’s proclamation was insignificant according to the provisions of the Electoral Act 2022.
PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app!
“INEC cannot nullify an election that has been announced, they don’t have that power.
“Elections have been announced, it is out of their hands. The result has been announced by the REC. Section 65 does not operate in isolation, there is section 149,” the lawmaker stated.
Abbo blasts PDP
Senator Abbo also insisted that it was futile to challenge an already announced election result while accusing the ruling party in the state of electoral infractions.
Adamawa governor reacts to illegal declaration of Binani as governor-elect by INEC REC
The declaration of Aisha Binani as the governor-elect of Adamawa state has been described as illegal and provocative.
The description of the action of Adamawa state's INEC REC was given by the governor of the state, Ahmadu Fintiri.
Fintiri has also called on President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene against the misconduct by INEC as an electoral umpire.
Adamawa guber poll: Observers condemn declaration of Binani as winner by INEC REC
The coalition of INEC-accredited domestic election observers made their stance known concerning the Adamawa governorship election.
The observers frowned at the conduct of the state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Hudu Ari.
They stated that Ari had run foul of the law with his conduct when the election was not yet over.
Source: Legit.ng
