The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally informed the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, about a recall petition filed by her constituents.
In a letter dated March 26 and signed by INEC Secretary Mrs. Rose Oriaran Anthony, the commission stated that the notification aligns with Section 69 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
INEC Confirms Petition Details
According to the letter, the recall petition was submitted by representatives of registered voters in Kogi Central. INEC has also confirmed that the petitioners provided a valid contact address and phone numbers, as required by the commission’s Regulations and Guidelines for Recall, 2024.
The letter was also copied to the Senate presiding officer and made public on the INEC website.
Next Steps in the Recall Process
INEC has announced that it will now scrutinize the submitted list of signatories to verify that more than 50% of registered voters in the constituency support the recall. This process will determine the next course of action.
“We assure Nigerians that the process will be open and transparent,” stated INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun.
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