By Christopher Sunday – Voxnews.com.ng
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has again rejected the petition seeking to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly
In an official statement posted on its verified Facebook page, the electoral umpire stated that the petition did not meet the constitutional requirements outlined in Section 69(a) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended
INEC emphasized that a valid recall petition must be endorsed by at least 50% of registered voters in the concerned senatorial district. According to the commission, the documents submitted failed to provide sufficient signatures and supporting evidence to meet this threshol
This is not the first time such a petition has been brought forward against Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan. The commission had previously dismissed a similar effort, also citing non-compliance with constitutional procedure
The decision has generated mixed reactions across Kogi Central. While her supporters describe the rejection as a reaffirmation of her growing popularity and effective representation, her critics have expressed concerns over what they perceive as institutional reluctance to ac
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has remained a prominent voice in the Senate, advocating for good governance, rural development, and social justic
INEC concluded its statement by reiterating its commitment to upholding the rule of law and due process in all electoral matter
