Speaking to journalists in Bauchi, Ari claimed that he wrote several letters to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to explain his side of the story but his letters were rejected. He further stated that the tribunal overseeing the case between Aisha Binani and Ahmadu Fintiri had refused to accept his evidence.
Ari insisted that he had substantial evidence to support his position but was never invited to present his case. He displayed documents he claimed were authentic result sheets, with letters he sent to INEC.
Holding a copy of the Holy Quran, Ari said, whatever he does is within the bounds of the Quran.
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Ari also alleged that some of the INEC staff were compromised, beaten, and threatened during the 2023 electoral process.
He lamented that he had been tried by the media and emphasised that he had no regrets for his actions, adding that he would act the same way again, as he believed he was on the side of truth.
The dismissed REC stated that Binani won the election against Fintiri, adding that he is currently consulting with family and friends to decide on his next course of action.