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Suspended REC Hudu Ari Pleads With Court To Halt Proceedings

Suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari...

By Muhammad B. Muhammad

Suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari, has requested the Adamawa State High Court to indefinitely adjourn the case brought against him by INEC.

Appearing before Justice Benjamin Manji Lawan on Thursday, Ari, through his counsel, M. Tijanni, filed an application dated January 21, 2025, asking the court to stay proceedings pending a ruling on his appeal at the Yola Division of the Court of Appeal.

However, Counsel to the State, Chief L. D. Nzadon, strongly opposed the application, arguing that it undermines the rule of law and violates the Administration of Criminal Justice Act.

Chief Nzadon urged the court to dismiss the request, emphasizing that criminal matters must proceed without unnecessary delays.

Following arguments from both sides, Justice Lawan adjourned the case to January 30, 2025, for a ruling on the application.

Ari’s legal troubles stem from his controversial role as INEC REC in Adamawa State during the 2023 general elections.

He was accused of overstepping his authority by declaring a winner in the state’s governorship election before the collation process was concluded.

The incident sparked nationwide outrage, leading to his suspension by the Federal Government under former President Muhammadu Buhari and his subsequent arraignment for electoral misconduct.

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