The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) has sacked the the Resident Electoral Commission (REC) in charge of Sokoto State, Dr Nura Ali.
This is coming barely four days to the Governorship and House of Assembly elections slated for Saturday.
Consequently, he been replaced with the Administrative Secretary of the Commission in the State, Hauwa Aliyu Kangiwa, with immediate effect.
The development is contained in a letter addressed to the Commission’s headquarters in the State and signed by the Secretary to the Commission, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, dated March 6, 2023.
According to the letter with reference No: INEC/SCE/442/V.II, “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 effect.”
