29 h. ago INEC Wasted Too Much Time Before Rejecting Petition For My Recall – Senator Natasha

Suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has faulted Independent National Electoral Commission for spending too much time before rejecting a petition seeking her recall from the Senate. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that INEC on Thursday, declared that the petition filed by a political group from Natasha’s district failed to satisfy the provisions […] The post INEC Wasted Too Much Time Before Rejecting Petition For My Recall – Senator Natasha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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38 h. ago INEC Rejects Petition To Recall Senator Natasha, Says It Fails To Meet Constitutional Requirements

Independent National Electoral Commission has rejected the petition to recall lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The commission insisted that the petitioners have not met constitutional requirements. INEC in a statement on Thursday, disclosed that the petitioners failed to gather the requisite number of signatures/thumbprints, which must represent more than one-half of the registered voters […] The post INEC Rejects Petition To Recall Senator Natasha, Says It Fails To Meet Constitutional Requirements appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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45 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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45 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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46 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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47 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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48 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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49 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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6 d. ago Natasha: Recall Bid That Divides Constituents, Shakes Political Allegiances

It is no longer news that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has been suspended for six months from the 10th Senate over alleged misconduct and non-compliance with Senate rules. Amid the unfolding drama, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan made serious allegations of sexual harassment against the Senate President. During appearances on national television and the UN interparliamentary […]

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6 d. ago Tinubu Using Emergency Rule To Intimidate Govs Ahead Of 2027 Elections — Amaechi

Former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s recent declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State, calling it a politically-motivated move aimed at intimidating governors who may not support the president’s reelection bid in 2027. Recall that President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State on March 18, citing prolonged […]

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7 d. ago June 12, 1993 Poll: “Heaven Won’t Have Fallen If Nwosu Declared Abiola Winner” – Oshiomhole On Why He Backed Senate To Reject Renaming INEC HQ After Him

Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has commended Nigeria Senate for rejecting a motion to rename Independent National Electoral Commission’s Headquarters after Professor Humphrey Nwosu. The former governor of Edo State empathized that heaven wouldn’t have fallen of the ex-chairman of the defunct National Electoral Commission late Nwosu declare Chief MKO Abiola as the winner of […] The post June 12, 1993 Poll: “Heaven Won’t Have Fallen If Nwosu Declared Abiola Winner” – Oshiomhole On Why He Backed Senate To Reject Renaming INEC HQ After Him appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Senate Rejects Motion To Rename INEC HQ After Nwosu Over Failure To Announce 1993 General Election Winner

The Nigeria Senate has rejected a motion seeking to rename Independent National Electoral Commission headquarters after late Prof Humphrey Nwosu, the former chairman of the defunct National Electoral Commission. Recall that Mr. Nwosu oversaw the  controversial June 12, 1993, presidential election. It was gathered that the motion was re-sponsored by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe on Thursday […] The post Senate Rejects Motion To Rename INEC HQ After Nwosu Over Failure To Announce 1993 General Election Winner appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Senate Southeast caucus urges President Tinubu to immortalise Humphrey Nwosu

…as Senators reject motion to ask Tinubu to name INEC headquarters after him …hold one minute silence in his honour   From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja   The Senate Southeast Caucus has called on President Bola Tinubu to honour the late Professor Humphrey Nwosu by naming the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters after him. Speaking […] The post Senate Southeast caucus urges President Tinubu to immortalise Humphrey Nwosu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Senate rejects renaming INEC headquarters after Nwosu, 1993 poll umpire

For the second time, the Senate has rejected a motion seeking to rename the Independent National Electoral Commission Headquarters after read more Senate rejects renaming INEC headquarters after Nwosu, 1993 poll umpire

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9 d. ago Senate rejects motion to rename INEC headquarters after Humphrey Nwosu

The Senate has thrown out prayers contained in a motion seeking to rename the Independent National Electoral Commission headquarters after the former chairman of the defunct National Electoral Commission, late Prof Humphrey Nwosu. PUNCH Online reports that Nwosu oversaw the June 12, 1993, presidential election, which was truncated by the former military President, General Ibrahim Read More

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9 d. ago JUST IN: Senate rejects motion to rename INEC headquarters after Humphrey Nwosu

The Senate has thrown out prayers contained in a motion seeking to rename the Independent National Electoral Commission headquarters after the former chairman of the defunct National Electoral Commission, late Prof Humphrey Nwosu. PUNCH Online reports that Nwosu oversaw the June 12, 1993, presidential election, which was truncated by the former military President, General Ibrahim Read More

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1 week ago INEC Rejects Recall Petition Against Senator Natasha, Says Listed Petitioners Had No Contact Addresses

Independent National Electoral Commission has rejected a petition for the recall of a lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. It was gathered that the petition with six bags of documents containing signatures from over 250,000 registered voters, was discussed at INEC’s weekly meeting on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. The commissions’ National Commissioner and Chairman, Information […] The post INEC Rejects Recall Petition Against Senator Natasha, Says Listed Petitioners Had No Contact Addresses appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago CSO Hails Akpabio’s Leadership Of Senate, Asks Natasha To Apologise

The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations has commended Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s commitment to upholding the dignity of the Nigerian Senate and urged the suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, to apologise to the Senate president over the allegations she levelled against him. In a statement by the convener Martins Onyebuchi and the […]

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4 w. ago ‘This Injustice Will Not Be Sustained’ Natasha Hails Self, Says Senate Decision Mere Suspension, Not Expulsion

The suspended Senator representing Kogi Central in the Senate, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has once again reacted to her suspension for 180 days from the Upper Legislative chamber, reiterating that the action was an injustice that will not stand. She also said that it was a mere suspension from the Senate and not an expulsion. LEADERSHIP reports […]

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last month “We’re Offspring Of Women Warriors” – Kate Henshaw Hails Natasha Akpoti’s Courage In Face Of Akpabio Controversy

Kate Henshaw, a well-known Nigerian actress, has praised Natasha Akpoti, a senator representing Kogi Central, for her bravery in the face of an ongoing controversy with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. It should be noted that the controversy began on February 20, 2025, after the two senators clashed during the plenary session over seating arrangements. After […] The post “We’re Offspring Of Women Warriors” – Kate Henshaw Hails Natasha Akpoti’s Courage In Face Of Akpabio Controversy appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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