Adamawa polls: More reaction trails INEC's position on controversial election, experts talk tough

  • Political pundits have hailed the outcome of the controversial gubernatorial polls elections in Adamawa state
  • Ex-Yiaga Africa media officer Moshood Isah said INEC showed a great deal of decency to have taken over the tense situation at the supplementary polls
  • Similarly, Anti-insurgency expert Dr Abubakar Sani said INEC’s future is bright going by their proactiveness in the Adamawa polls

FCT, Abuja – Following the dramatic conclusion to the controversial gubernatorial polls in Adamawa state, political pundits and enthusiasts still believe there is a bright future for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigerian electoral system.

Recall that the governorship election in Adamawa underwent several phases after INEC declared the election inconclusive during the regular election period. This decision forced a supplementary, which had the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, Hudu Yunusa Ari, announcing the losing candidate winner while collation was still in motion.