The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the petition to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, due to its failure to meet the constitutional requirements outlined in Section 69(a) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
This decision was communicated on Thursday through INEC’s official statement on social media, highlighting the commission’s commitment to upholding the legal framework governing the recall of elected officials.
The petition’s inability to fulfill the necessary constitutional conditions means the recall process cannot proceed, allowing Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan to retain her position.
It’s worth noting that another report suggested the recall petition was suspended due to insufficient contact information provided by the petitioners, but the primary reason cited by INEC is the petition’s failure to meet the constitutional requirements.
