In an update on the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti, the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) has confirmed that the contact details, including the addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of representatives of the petitioners, have been provided in a letter addressed to the Chairman of the Commission today.
According to Clause 2(a) of the Commission’s Regulations and Guidelines for Recall 2024, a letter has also been sent to notify Senator Akpoti about the receipt of the petition for her recall. This letter was delivered to her official address, and copies have been sent to the presiding officer of the Senate, as well as published on the Commission’s website.
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The next step in the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti, involves scrutinizing the list of signatories submitted by the petitioners to verify that the petition has been signed by more than half (over 50%) of the registered voters in the Kogi Central Constituency. This review will take place in the coming days, and the results will be made public to inform the next steps for the Commission.
The National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information & Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, reassured the public that the recall process will be conducted openly and transparently, emphasizing the Commission’s commitment to integrity throughout this procedure.
As the situation evolves, all eyes remain on the outcome of the call of Senator Natasha Akpoti, which could significantly impact her future as the representative for Kogi Central.
