The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Sokoto State, Dr Nura Ali, has been suspended with immediate effect by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
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INEC’s Secretary, Rose Orlaran-Anthony, made the announcement in a letter addressed to both the Resident Electoral Commissioner and the Administrative Secretary in the state.
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Dr Nura Ali has been directed to stay away from the Commission’s office in Sokoto State until further notice.
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While the reason for the suspension was not explicitly stated, it was gathered that the decision may be connected to the recent allegations of irregularities in the just-concluded election in the state.
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The Administrative Secretary, Hajiya Aliyu Kangiwa, has been instructed to take full charge of INEC in Sokoto State.
