The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared as “null, void and of no effect”, the declaration of Aishatu Dahiru as the winner of the governorship election in Adamawa state.

The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Hudu Yunusa-Ari had declared Senator Dahiru of the All Progressive Congress (APC) winner of the poll without giving figures.

Prior to her declaration, Binani was trailing behind Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of the People’s Democratic Party, who had established a margin of lead of 31,249 votes.

While the drama in was unfolding, Dahiru went ahead to deliver an acceptance speech.

But speaking about the matter, INEC National Commissioner, Festus Okoye, asked Nigerians to disregard the pronouncement at the collation center as it has been suspended.

He said the commission has summoned the REC and other officials, who usurped the duties of the returning officer to Abuja and they would face a panel at the INEC headquarters.

Okoye also tasked security agencies to arrest and prosecute those who brutalized one of its national commissioners deployed to Adamawa State for the supplementary governorship poll.