The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed the petition seeking to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District.
In a statement, INEC clarified that the petition failed to meet the constitutional requirements necessary for recalling a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Why INEC Rejected the Petition
- The petitioners submitted 208,132 verified signatures from the recall petition.
- However, the law mandates that at least 50%+1 of registered voters must sign a recall petition.
- With 474,554 registered voters in Kogi Central, the required threshold was 237,278 signatures.
- The petition fell short by 29,146 signatures, making it ineligible for further action.
INEC’s Official Position
According to Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner for Information & Voter Education, the electoral body followed due process by:
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Verifying the petitioners’ compliance with submission rules.
Notifying Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Senate leadership, and the public.
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Conducting a thorough physical count of the submitted signatures and thumbprints.
Following its findings, INEC has officially closed the recall process and issued a Public Notice, making the detailed report available on its website and social media platforms.
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