CAC disowns Kogi Central group sponsoring Natasha's recall
- The Independent National Electoral Commission reviewed a recall petition against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, claiming over half of the 474,554 registered voters want her removed.
- INEC identified issues with the petition, noting vague contact details that prevent it from moving forward.
- INEC stated that if the petitioners provide correct contact information, it will proceed to verify signatures using the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System , following legal requirements.
- Sam Olumekun, INEC's National Commissioner, emphasized that the recall process must adhere to legal requirements and urged the public to disregard false information on social media.
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CAC disowns Kogi Central group sponsoring Natasha's recall
The Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, has stated that the Kogi Central Political Frontier, the main group spearheading the recall of suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, is not a registered entity. In a letter obtained by The Sun on Thursday, CAC confirmed that the group does not exist in the commission’s records. The letter, dated 27 March 2025, clarified that the commission does not register political bodies or pressure groups. “Kindly …
INEC notifies Natasha of move to recall her from senate - Daily Trust
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has notified Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Senator representing Kogi Central, about the petition by constituents seeking her recall from the National Assembly. This was conveyed in a letter signed by Ruth Oriaran Anthony, Secretary to the Commission. “Pursuant to section 69 of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended, I write to notify you of the receipt of a petition fr…
INEC speaks on Akpoti-Uguaghan’s recall move, says petition lacks details
PREMIUM TIMES had reported that some voters, under the aegis of Concerned Kogi Youth and Women, submitted a petition to INEC for the recall of Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan. The post INEC speaks on Akpoti-Uguaghan’s recall move, says petition lacks details appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Requirements not met: INEC rejects petition to recall Senator Natasha
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reviewed a petition seeking to recall the senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, in person of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The petition claims that more than half of the 474,554 registered voters in the district want the senator recalled. However, INEC has identified some issues that must be resolved before the process can continue. Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner & Chairma…
‘No contact details,’ INEC faults Natasha’s recall petition
The Independent National Electoral Commission, on Tuesday, raised concerns over the petition for the recall of the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The commission, in a statement signed by its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, acknowledged receiving the petition, which includes six bags of documents that are
#Sexual Harassment: Group Kicks Against Suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
By Lolade Ajayi The DOHS Femicide Research Hub has strongly condemned the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, regarding it as a move that highlights the deep-rooted misogyny in Nigeria’s political system. According to the group: “This is not just about a senator being silenced; it is about the broader pattern of oppression that […]
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