16 / 100 Powered by Rank Math SEO SEO Score INEC Receives Petition for the Recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially received a petition demanding the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Nigerian Senate. The petition, submitted by constituents of Kogi Central, was delivered to INEC’s headquarters in Abuja on Monday, with the commission’s Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, receiving the document. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, is currently under suspension for allegedly violating Senate regulations. Massive Turnout for Petition Signatures According to the petitioners, over 250,000 registered voters out of approximately 480,000 in the senatorial district signed the petition, surpassing the constitutional requirement for a recall process. The document, titled “Constituents’ Petition for the Recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Grounds of Loss of Confidence,” invokes Section 69 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and INEC’s Regulations and Guidelines for Recall Petitions. Reasons for the Recall Petition The petition outlines various reasons why the constituents are demanding the senator’s removal. These include: In the petition, signatories emphasize that their collective demand is based on the senator’s failure to uphold the responsibilities expected of her position. They urge INEC to initiate the constitutional process of recall, ultimately leading to the declaration of her seat as vacant. INEC’s Next Steps in the Recall Process Under Nigerian law, once INEC receives a valid recall petition, the commission is required to verify the signatures of registered voters who signed the document. If the petition meets the legal requirements, a referendum will be conducted to determine whether the senator should be recalled. For more details on the recall process, visit INEC’s official guidelines. READ ALSO: Follow the LMSINT MEDIA channel on WhatsApp: Join Our WhatsApp Group Hear: Chat on WhatsApp Join our Telegram Channel Discover more from LMSINT STORE Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe