Kogi Central Constituents Petition INEC for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Recall

Kogi Central Constituents Petition INEC for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Recall

Some constituents of Kogi Central have submitted a petition to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) seeking the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the National Assembly.

According to Nigerian law, a recall process requires signatures from over 50% of registered voters in the constituency, followed by verification and a referendum. The process must be completed within 90 days of submission.

Speaking on Monday, March 24, Charity Omole, a representative of the petitioners, stated that the move was necessary to ensure the district has active representation in the Senate.

"We have come to recall her so that we can have a representative in the Senate. We are here to tell INEC to please follow the constitutional process for a recall so that it can begin," Omole said. She confirmed that the petition and other required documents had been submitted and received by INEC.

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended from the Senate on March 6 for alleged "gross misconduct," following a dispute over seating arrangements with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The suspension came shortly after she accused Akpabio of sexual harassment.