The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated that the petition seeking to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, does not meet constitutional requirements.
In an official statement shared on its verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, INEC clarified: “The petition for the recall of the Senator representing the Kogi Central Senatorial District has not met the requirement of Section 69(a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended).”
The announcement puts to rest recent speculations surrounding the recall process and underscores the constitutional guidelines governing such petitions.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, a prominent political figure in Kogi Central, has been at the center of political debates, with her supporters dismissing the recall efforts as politically motivated.
The development is expected to shape political discussions in Kogi State, especially as stakeholders weigh in on the implications of INEC’s declaration.