The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has removed the name of the embattled leader of the House of Representatives, Alhassan Ado Doguwa, from the list of election winners.
LIB had earlier reported that Doguwa was arrested for his alleged involvement in the killing of several persons and burning of the Secretariat of New Nigeria People’s Party in the just concluded general election. He was granted bail on Monday, March 7.
Recall that after the election, the returning officer, Professor Ibrahim Adamu Yakasai, had announced Doguwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the election after he polled 39,732 votes to defeat his closest rival, Yushau Salisu Abdullahi of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) who polled 34,798 votes.
In a list of elected lawmakers published on its verified Twitter page, Doguwa’s name was removed. It was alleged that Doguwa was announced the winner by the collation officer under duress.