In a significant development, constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District have submitted a petition seeking the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters.
The petition, which was submitted on Monday, carries over 250,000 signatures, predominantly from women who gathered outside INEC headquarters in Abuja, chanting “Natasha must go”.
This move comes amid a complex legal backdrop, with court injunctions and allegations of political manipulation surrounding the recall process.
Despite these challenges, the constituents have demonstrated their determination to exercise their democratic rights and seek Senator Akpoti’s recall.
The submission of the petition marks a crucial step in the recall process, which will now be scrutinized by INEC. If the petition meets the required constitutional thresholds, it could potentially lead to a recall election.
The development has sparked intense interest and debate in Kogi State, with many residents eagerly awaiting the outcome of the recall process. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the recall process will impact the political landscape of Kogi State and the country at large.