The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected a petition seeking the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District. The commission cited significant procedural deficiencies in the submission, stating that the petition failed to fulfill the conditions set under Section 69(a) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended)
According to INEC, the petitioners did not provide complete contact information as required by the commission’s regulations. The covering letter lacked specific contact addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses for the petitioners, and only the lead petitioner’s telephone number was included
The recall petition was submitted by a group of registered voters from Kogi Central Senatorial District, who accused Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan of various offenses. However, INEC has ruled that the petition does not meet the necessary legal requirements
INEC announced its decision on April 3, 2025, through an update on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle. The commission emphasized that legislator recall remains the prerogative of registered voters, who must follow precise procedural guidelines
