3 d. ago Recall process more expensive than senatorial election – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission has outlined the complexities and costs involved in the recall process, likening it to organising a full election. These were communicated on Saturday via X Spaces as the commission discussed “INEC Regulations and Guidelines for recall 2024. BVAS and IREV: Facts and Myths.” The Special Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Read More

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3 d. ago CSOs unveil situation room to monitor Natasha’s recall process

A coalition of Civil Society Organisations has established a situation room to oversee the ongoing recall process of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District. On Wednesday, INEC notified Akpoti-Uduaghan that the deficiencies in the petitioners’ contact details—initially rejected a day earlier for lacking addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses—had been rectified. This Read More

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3 d. ago Natasha’s recall: CSOs open situation room to monitor exercise, commend INEC

Tribune Online Natasha’s recall: CSOs open situation room to monitor exercise, commend INEC A coalition of fifteen Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has set up a situation room to monitor the ongoing process to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, as initiated by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Natasha’s recall: CSOs open situation room to monitor exercise, commend INEC Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Senator Natasha’s recall: CSOs commend INEC, open situation room

A coalition of fifteen Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has set up a situation room to monitor the ongoing process to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, as initiated by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a press statement signed by Mike Femi, the Convener and Lead Partner of the Civil Monitoring […] The post Senator Natasha’s recall: CSOs commend INEC, open situation room appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Kogi Central groups sponsoring Senator Natasha’s recall unmasked as unregistered entities

By Seyi Babalola Fresh revelations have emerged, exposing the Kogi Central groups behind the move to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as unregistered entities lacking legal recognition. A letter from the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) dated March 27 2025, confirmed that Kogi Central Political Frontier, one of the main groups spearheading the recall process, does not […] The post Kogi Central groups sponsoring Senator Natasha’s recall unmasked as unregistered entities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Natasha recall: INEC notifies Senate as constituents amend petition

The Independent National Electoral Commission on Wednesday wrote to the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and the Presiding Officer of the Senate Godswill Akpabio, confirming that the contact details of the petitioners’ representatives in the recall process have now been corrected. This followed an amendment made by the constituents of Kogi Central Read More

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6 d. ago INEC receives petitioners’ contact details, proceeds with Natasha’s recall process

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed the next steps in the recall process of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi read more INEC receives petitioners’ contact details, proceeds with Natasha’s recall process

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6 d. ago INEC confirms petitioners’ contact details, notifies Natasha of recall process

The Independent National Electoral Commission has confirmed that the contact details of the petitioners’ representatives in the recall process of the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, are now available. The National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday. According to the statement, a Read More

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6 d. ago JUST IN: INEC notifies Natasha of recall petition, begins verification process

Tribune Online JUST IN: INEC notifies Natasha of recall petition, begins verification process The Commission emphasised that the outcome of this verification would determine the next step in the recall process. JUST IN: INEC notifies Natasha of recall petition, begins verification process Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Recall: Natasha In Senate, An Error We’re Set To Correct, Petitioners Insist

Kogi Central constituents have unanimously thrown their weight behind the ongoing recall process for the suspended Senator representing the District in the National Assembly, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, saying no amount of falsehood and propaganda can derail the process. The constituents noted that it had become clear that Natasha being in the Senate was an error, […]

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6 d. ago Natasha: Nigerian lawmakers whose constituents attempted to recall

Tribune Online Natasha: Nigerian lawmakers whose constituents attempted to recall Nigeria’s long-time experiment of the recall process was recently reignited again, dominating the country’s political space with drama, tension, and anxiety.  Barely two weeks ago, Kogi Central constituents began an attempt to recall their senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, following her suspension from the country’s upper legislative chamber over alleged misconduct.  For context, Senator Natasha was suspended […] Natasha: Nigerian lawmakers whose constituents attempted to recall Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Niger youths condemn attempts to undermine INEC, destabilise democracy

By Sunday Ani The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has condemned what it described as campaign of misinformation and blackmail targeted at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the recall process of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a statement by the National Coordinator, Israel Uwejeyan, the group described the attempt as not only reckless but […] The post Niger youths condemn attempts to undermine INEC, destabilise democracy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Kogi Govt Sponsoring Senator Natasha’s Recall Process – Lawyer

Victor Giwa, a counsel to lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has accused Kogi State Government of sponsoring the recall process of the suspended lawmaker. Speaking during an interview with Channels Television on Tuesday, Mr. Giwa said that the state government, through Charity Omole, one of the aides of Governor Usman Ododo, has been championing […] The post Kogi Govt Sponsoring Senator Natasha’s Recall Process – Lawyer appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago INEC releases tough conditions for Natasha’s recall, faults process

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released stringent conditions for the planned recall of the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, faulting the process recently adopted for her recall. In a statement by Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, following […] The post INEC releases tough conditions for Natasha’s recall, faults process appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Natasha: NDYC Condemns Alleged Attempts To Undermine INEC, Destabilise Democracy

The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has condemned what it described as a campaign of misinformation and blackmail targeted at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the recall process of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a statement signed by the National Coordinator of NDYC, Comrade Israel Uwejeyan, the group described the attempts as not only […]

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8 d. ago Alleged Sexual Harassment: INEC Receives Petition To Recall Senator Natasha From Nigerian Senate

Independent National Electoral Commission, has received a petition from constituents of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, calling for the commencement of her recall process. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the Secretary to the Commission, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, received the petition which was submitted at INEC’s headquarters in Abuja on Monday. Senator Natasha, who represents Kogi central in the Senate, […] The post Alleged Sexual Harassment: INEC Receives Petition To Recall Senator Natasha From Nigerian Senate appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Court vacates order stopping INEC from receiving Natasha’s recall petition

Tribune Online Court vacates order stopping INEC from receiving Natasha’s recall petition The court also barred INEC from conducting any referendum based on such a petition for the purpose of initiating a recall process for Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, pending the determination of the Motion on Notice on the matter. Court vacates order stopping INEC from receiving Natasha’s recall petition Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Kogi Group KOCEPA Cries Foul Over Senator Natasha’s Recall Process

The Kogi Central People’s Alliance (KOCEPA) has expressed concerns over the recall process of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing it as deceitful, mischievous, and fraudulent. This comes after constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District initiated a recall process against Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan due to a vote of no confidence in her representation. The group alleges that the […] The post Kogi Group KOCEPA Cries Foul Over Senator Natasha’s Recall Process appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Alleged Sexual Harassment: Federal High Court Grants Recall Process Of Senator Natasha

A Federal High Court sitting in Kogi State, has set aside an earlier ruling that restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission from receiving the recall process of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The court in its judgment delivered in Lokoja on Friday affirmed that the recall process is constitutionally valid and aligns with the civic rights of […] The post Alleged Sexual Harassment: Federal High Court Grants Recall Process Of Senator Natasha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago JUST IN: Court restrains INEC from receiving petition for Senator Natasha’s recall

By Seyi Babalola The Federal High Court in Lokoja has issued an interim injunction barring the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, from receiving petitions to initiate a recall process against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The push to recall the suspended senator intensified on Thursday, with more groups in Kogi Central throwing their weight behind the process. […] The post JUST IN: Court restrains INEC from receiving petition for Senator Natasha’s recall appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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