The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), in Sokoto state, Dr. Nura Ali.
This was disclosed in a short letter signed by INEC’s secretary, Rose Orlaran-Anthony, on Monday.
The letter 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.”
The suspension is coming less than four days before the 2023 governorship and house of assembly elections.
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