The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has received the petition seeking the recall process of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
INEC Secretary , Rose Oriaran-Anthony, received the petition on Monday.
This comes after a failed attempt by Constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District who initiated a recall process against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, citing a vote of no confidence in her representation.
The recall process, witnessed in the Okehi local government area last week, saw a large number of electorates on queue to support the recall process.
One of the electorate, Nura Ibrahim, said the exercise is being carried out beyond party lines because of the growing dissatisfaction among constituents with Akpoti-Uduaghan’s performance, particularly in addressing key issues like poverty, infrastructure, and education.
“The decision to initiate the recall process was not taken lightly, with key stakeholders stating that they had tried to engage with Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan on several occasions, but their efforts were met with disdain and arrogance,” he said.
The recall process is expected to take two days across all polling units in the five local governments of Kogi Central.
During this time, constituents will be required to sign a petition calling for the senator’s recall.
Natasha was suspended from the senate on March 6 for “gross misconduct” following her seating arrangement altercation with Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
