KOGI CENTRAL CONSTITUENTS PETITION FOR RECALL OF SUSPENDED SENATOR
POLITICS - Posted on: 25th Mar. 2025 at 12:27PM
By Gbemisola Onigbanjo
LOKOJA – In a dramatic political move, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has received a petition calling for the recall of suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The petition, submitted on Monday morning at the INEC office in Lokoja, carries the signatures of over 250,000 registered voters—well above the 50 percent plus one threshold required for recall consideration.
Presented by Charity Ijese on behalf of the constituents of Kogi Central, the petition is formally titled “Constituents’ Petition for the Recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Grounds of Loss of Confidence.” The document asserts that the recall is being sought under Section 69 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended, and in accordance with INEC’s Regulations and Guidelines for Recall Petitions.
According to the petition, the constituents claim that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who secured her seat following an appeal court decision in October 2024, has lost their confidence due to alleged gross misconduct, abuse of office, evasion of due process, and a series of deceitful actions. They argue that her behavior has not only embarrassed the people of Kogi Central but also tarnished the integrity of both the Nigerian Senate and the nation’s democratic institutions.
During a media briefing following the submission, Charity Ijese, accompanied by several constituents, affirmed their determination to see the recall process through, demanding that INEC immediately initiate the constitutional and procedural steps necessary to remove the senator from office.
The political development has sparked widespread discussion in the region, with related reports noting ongoing controversies surrounding Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, including her recent public statements denying an apology to the Senate and other politically charged commentary.
As the recall petition now enters the formal review process at INEC, political analysts and constituents alike are watching closely to see how the process unfolds in the coming weeks
By Gbemisola Onigbanjo LOKOJA – In a dramatic political move, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has received a petition calling for the recall of suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The petition, submitted on Monday morning at the INEC office in Lokoja, carries the signatures of over 250,000 registered voters—well above the 50 percent plus one threshold required for recall consideration.
Presented by Charity Ijese on behalf of the constituents of Kogi Central, the petition is formally titled “Constituents’ Petition for the Recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Grounds of Loss of Confidence.” The document asserts that the recall is being sought under Section 69 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended, and in accordance with INEC’s Regulations and Guidelines for Recall Petitions.
According to the petition, the constituents claim that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who secured her seat following an appeal court decision in October 2024, has lost their confidence due to alleged gross misconduct, abuse of office, evasion of due process, and a series of deceitful actions. They argue that her behavior has not only embarrassed the people of Kogi Central but also tarnished the integrity of both the Nigerian Senate and the nation’s democratic institutions.
During a media briefing following the submission, Charity Ijese, accompanied by several constituents, affirmed their determination to see the recall process through, demanding that INEC immediately initiate the constitutional and procedural steps necessary to remove the senator from office.
The political development has sparked widespread discussion in the region, with related reports noting ongoing controversies surrounding Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, including her recent public statements denying an apology to the Senate and other politically charged commentary.
As the recall petition now enters the formal review process at INEC, political analysts and constituents alike are watching closely to see how the process unfolds in the coming weeks
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