The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Sokoto State, Dr. Nura Ali, has been asked to stay away from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s office in the state till further notice.
Ali’s suspension was announced in a letter signed by INEC’s Secretary, Rose Orlaran-Anthony, on Monday, and addressed to both the Resident Electoral Commissioner and the Administrative Secretary in the state.
The commission which directed the Administrative Secretary of the commission in the state, Hauwa Aliyu Kangiwa, to take full charge of the commission with immediate effect, did not give any reason for stopping him.
The letter with no INEC/SCE/442/V.II read, “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 commission directs the Administrative Secretary of the commission in the state,Hauwa Aliyu Kangiwa to take full responsibility of all administrative and election pending when the commission directs otherwise.
“The commission also directs Kangiwa to liaise with the Supervisory National Commissioner, Professor Muhammad Sani Kaita for further clarifications when necessary”.
