The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed the petition seeking to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, citing failure to meet constitutional requirements. The recall process initially gained momentum, sparking political tensions in Kogi Central Senatorial District. Meanwhile, Akpoti-Uduaghan was involved in a heated Senate Committee hearing, where she later publicly apologized to former minister Oby Ezekwesili. The controversy surrounding her tenure continues to fuel political debates. INEC’s decision effectively halts the recall attempt, at least for now.
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Looks like another failed attempt at silencing a progressive voice—good to see INEC sticking to the rules instead of bending to political pressure.
Once again, the government bureaucracy protects its own instead of respecting the will of the people. If voters in Kogi Central wanted Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan recalled, why should an unelected body like INEC get to shut the process down? This is exactly why centralized power is dangerous—politicians and bureaucrats will always cover for each other. Whether you support her or not, the ability to hold elected officials accountable should rest solely with the people. Instead, we get more red tape and arbitrary rulings that keep the political elite in power. If politicians knew they could actually be recalled without interference, maybe they’d start listening to their constituents instead of playing political games. This is just another example of how the system is rigged against ordinary citizens.
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Fiery Senate drama: Akpoti-Uduaghan publicly apologises to Ezekwesili
The confrontation occurred during a Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions hearing on Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
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Natasha Akpoti-Uduagha’s recall fails to meet constitutional requirements, says INEC as it rejects petition
The Commission made this known during its weekly meeting, where it deliberated the petition for the recall of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
