President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate suspension from office of Barrister Hudu Ari, Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), of Adamawa State.

This is pending the completion of investigation by the Inspector General of Police on the conduct/actions of the REC during the Supplementary election in Adamawa State.

The directive was contained in a statement by the Director of Information for the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey.