Yunusa-Ari was suspended by the electoral body after Aisha Binani, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for governor in the state, was illegally declared the winner of the election.

While the results of the Saturday supplementary election were still being tallied, Yunusa-Ari made the announcement on Sunday.

The Commissioner, however, revoked Binani’s declaration as the new governor of Adamawa State in a statement posted on its official Twitter account on Sunday.

Additionally, until further notice, the state suspended the collation of results.

INEC in a letter dated April 17, 2022, and signed by its Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony asked the REC to stay away from the office of the commission in Yola, Adamawa state.

The electoral body directed the Administrative Secretary in the state to take charge of its affairs.

Part of the letter reads; “I hereby convey the Commission’s decision that you (Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari), Resident Electoral Commissioner, Adamawa State should stay away from the Commission’s office in Adamawa State immediately until further notice.

“The Administrative Secretary has been directed to take full charge of INEC, Adamawa State with immediate effect.”