Federal Agency Commences Recall Process
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun reviewing a petition seeking the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District. The petition, submitted by Charity Ijese on behalf of the constituents, accuses Akpoti-Uduaghan of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and a pattern of deceitful behavior ¹.
Petition Details
The petition, titled "Constituents' Petition for the Recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on the Grounds of Loss of Confidence," claims that over 250,000 registered voters—more than half of the electorate in Kogi Central—have endorsed the recall process. This development follows Akpoti-Uduaghan's suspension from the Senate on March 6, 2025, after a dispute with Senate President Godswill Akpabio ¹ ².
Recall Process
According to Section 69 of the Nigerian Constitution, a senator or member of the House of Representatives can only be recalled if more than half of the registered voters in their constituency sign a petition, leading to a verification exercise by INEC. If the verification is successful, a referendum is conducted where over 50% of the registered voters must vote in favor of the recall for it to be valid ¹.
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