2 h. ago Flying helicopter to Kogi rally was my husband’s Idea – Natasha

Suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has disclosed that her husband came up with the idea of using a helicopter for her visit to her constituency. Akpoti-Uduaghan disclosed this during an interview on Politics Today, a Channels TV programme on Thursday. The Kogi state government had recently imposed restrictions on political rallies and convoys, Read More

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2 h. ago Natasha: Kogi Central ‘Constituents’ Vow To Proceed With Recall, To Re

Constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District of Kogi State have thanked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for validating 208,132 (43.86 per cent) signatures in the petition submitted for the recall of the suspended lawmaker representing the District in the National Assembly, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The constituents, who are registered voters of Kogi Central, noted […]

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5 h. ago Natasha hails INEC for rejecting recall bid, mocks detractors

The lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Thursday, commended the Independent National Electoral Commission for rejecting the process by some groups and individuals to recall her from the Senate. The Senator thanked the Nigerian electoral umpire for upholding justice constitutionally and refusing to bow to pressures from what she termed ‘undemocratic elements in Read More

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5 h. ago UPDATED: INEC rejects recall petition against Natasha Akpoti

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has thrown out a petition to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central. It failed to meet Section 69(a) of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution. INEC reviewed the petition and decided no further steps would be taken. Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information & […] The post UPDATED: INEC rejects recall petition against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago INEC Notifies Akpabio Of Failed Move To Recall Natasha From Senate

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially informed the Senate President Godswill Akpabio of its decision to reject a petition seeking to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, from the Senate, for failing to meet constitutional requirement. In a statement released on Thursday, INEC explained that the petition failed to meet the […]

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6 h. ago Recall: ‘Truly independent,’ Natasha hails INEC for upholding justice

Tribune Online Recall: ‘Truly independent,’ Natasha hails INEC for upholding justice Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan,representing Kogi Central, has applauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for rejecting the recent petition to recall her from the Senate, describing the move as a triumph of justice. Recall: ‘Truly independent,’ Natasha hails INEC for upholding justice Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Natasha: INEC notifies Akpabio on rejection of recall petition

Tribune Online Natasha: INEC notifies Akpabio on rejection of recall petition The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially notified the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio about the rejection of a petition seeking to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the Red Chamber. In a statement released on Thursday, INEC explained that the petition did not meet the constitutional requirements outlined in Section […] Natasha: INEC notifies Akpabio on rejection of recall petition Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Natasha Akpoti’s recall petition fails to get 50% signatures – INEC

The petition seeking the recall of the suspended Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has failed to read more Natasha Akpoti’s recall petition fails to get 50% signatures – INEC

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8 h. ago UPDATED: Why we rejected recall petition against Senator Natasha — INEC

Tribune Online UPDATED: Why we rejected recall petition against Senator Natasha — INEC The electoral commission, in a statement on Thursday, submitted that the controversial petition did not meet provisions of the 1999 Constitution as expressly stated in... UPDATED: Why we rejected recall petition against Senator Natasha — INEC Tribune Online

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9 h. ago UPDATED: INEC Rejects Petition To Recall Kogi Central Senator Over Breach Of Constitution

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stayed action on the petition to recall the Senator representing Kogi Central in the Senate, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, for not meeting the requirements of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). INEC decision followed the verification of signatures/thumbprints forwarded with the petition which stood at 43.86%, instead of the more than […]

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10 h. ago BREAKING: Petition For Recall Of Kogi Central Senator Natasha Fails Constitutional Test — INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the petition at its disposal to recall the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, from the 10th Senate, has not met the relevant requirement of the law. In a terse alert posted on its verified Facebook page on Thursday afternoon, INEC wrote: “The petition for the […]

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11 h. ago Recall petition for Natasha Akpoti doesn’t meet standard – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the petition for the recall of the Senator representing the Kogi Central read more Recall petition for Natasha Akpoti doesn’t meet standard – INEC

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12 h. ago Rivers, Natasha saga: Current administration worse than military rule – Bode George

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George has slammed the President Bola Tinubu administration, saying it is worse than military rule. George, who spoke on the current crisis in Rivers State and the controversy surrounding suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, cited historical precedents, adding that they led to the collapse of the First […] The post Rivers, Natasha saga: Current administration worse than military rule – Bode George appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Natasha’s recall petition fails to meet constitutional requirements – INEC

The petition seeking the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing the Kogi Central Senatorial District, has failed to meet the constitutional requirements outlined in Section 69(a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended). The Independent National Electoral Commission made this announcement on Thursday via its official X handle. The commission Read More

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12 h. ago UPDATED: Natasha’s recall petition fails to meet constitutional requirements – INEC

The petition seeking the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing the Kogi Central Senatorial District, has failed to meet the constitutional requirements outlined in Section 69(a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999. The Independent National Electoral Commission made this announcement on Thursday via its official X handle. The statement was signed Read More

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12 h. ago Natasha’s recall petition fails to meet constitutional requirements – INEC

The petition seeking the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing the Kogi Central Senatorial District, has failed to meet the constitutional requirements outlined in Section 69(a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999. The Independent National Electoral Commission made this announcement on Thursday via its official X handle. The statement was signed Read More

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13 h. ago Group Dissociates Self From Natasha’s Visit, Says ‘We’re Apolitical’

A sociocultural group, Ebira Youth Congress (EYC), has disassociated itself from the homecoming of suspended Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, to her Country home in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State. EYC in a statement signed by its president, Comrade Ahmed Bachido on Thursday in Lokoja said that the association was trying to […]

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20 h. ago Groups Declare Natasha’s Homecoming Rally End Of Recall Process

Two groups, Northern Peoples Congress and Afenifere Youth Stakeholders‘ Forum, have declared that the massive presence of constituents at the homecoming rally organised for Kogi West Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has ended the recall process initiated against her. The groups both spoke with journalists shortly after the rally which was held on Tuesday despite efforts by […]

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28 h. ago Senator Natasha Accuses Akpabio, Yahaya Bello Of Orchestrating Fake Recall

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello of orchestrating her recall using fake constituents. She alleged that the move was politically motivated to undermine her mandate. Despite a government ban on rallies and processions, Natasha received a warm welcome from her supporters upon […] The post Senator Natasha Accuses Akpabio, Yahaya Bello Of Orchestrating Fake Recall appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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30 h. ago My Sallah visit to Kogi Central not campaign — Senator Natasha

Tribune Online My Sallah visit to Kogi Central not campaign — Senator Natasha Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has dismissed allegations that her recent visit to her hometown was a political gathering.  She clarified that her trip on Monday, April 1, was purely to celebrate Sallah with her constituents and had no political undertones. Her response follows claims that she paid attendees to be present […] My Sallah visit to Kogi Central not campaign — Senator Natasha Tribune Online

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