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INEC Dismisses Recall Petition Against Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, Citing Non-Compliance with Constitutional Requirements

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
By Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Published: April 3, 2025
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced the rejection of a petition aimed at recalling Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents the Kogi Central Senatorial District. The decision, communicated via a statement on INEC’s X (formerly Twitter) platform on Thursday, underscores the commission’s adherence to the legal framework governing the recall of elected officials.

Central to INEC’s decision is Section 69(a) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). This section outlines the specific conditions that must be met for a recall petition to be deemed valid. INEC’s statement explicitly indicates that the petition submitted against Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan did not fulfill these mandatory constitutional requirements, effectively halting the recall process.

“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),” INEC stated. This statement signals that the commission conducted a thorough review of the petition and found it lacking in the necessary legal prerequisites.

The dismissal of the petition by INEC ensures that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan retains her position, and highlights the stringent nature of the constitutional provisions designed to protect elected officials from frivolous recall attempts. The decision also reinforces INEC’s role as the guardian of electoral integrity and the rule of law in Nigeria.

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