The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the petition seeking the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, does not meet the constitutional requirements outlined in Section 69(a) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
The commission made this announcement via their X page on Thursday.
A group of constituents, under the aegis of Concerned Kogi Youth and Women, had earlier submitted the recall petition, alleging loss of confidence in Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan.
The petition claimed to have garnered signatures from more than half of the 474,554 registered voters in the district. However, INEC’s review concluded that the petition failed to satisfy the necessary criteria for a recall process.
The commission has assured the public that it remains committed to adhering strictly to the legal framework governing recall procedures and has urged citizens to disregard any speculations or misinformation circulating on social media regarding this matter.
More details to follow….
Chioma Kalu
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