2 w. ago Protesters ground INEC over Ijaw, Urhobo constituency delineation

By Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Hundreds of protesters, mostly Ijaws, halted activities at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Abuja on Thursday. They rallied in solidarity with the delineation of wards in Warri Federal Constituency, Delta State. The group, carrying placards with various messages, aimed to commend INEC and urge it to implement a […] The post Protesters ground INEC over Ijaw, Urhobo constituency delineation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Ebonyi Group Threatens Recall Of Senator Nwebonyi Over Role In Natasha

A socio-political pressure group, the Association of Ebonyi Indigenes Socio-Cultural in the Diaspora (AEISCID), has issued a scathing rebuke to Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi of Ebonyi North Senatorial District, warning that his conduct in the unfolding drama between the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, and the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has rought shame to […]

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3 w. ago “Akoabio’s Attempts To Recall Senator Natasha Will Cause Punches, Riots In Senate” – Primate Ayodele Warns

Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has issued a stern warning to Senate President Godswill Akpabio over reported plans to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Senate. Ayodele cautioned that removing the Kogi Central lawmaker would come at a great cost, one that Akpabio “may not be able to bear.” The […] The post “Akoabio’s Attempts To Recall Senator Natasha Will Cause Punches, Riots In Senate” – Primate Ayodele Warns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Kogi SDP Knocks INEC, Passes Vote Of No Confidence Over Senator Natasha’s Recall Process

Kogi State Social Democratic Party has expressed concern and lack of confidence in Independent National Electoral Commission over the recall process of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from Senate. In a statement by Kogi SDP’s Spokesman, Isaiah, Davies Ijele on Friday, disclosed that INEC’s inconsistency in its pronouncements regarding the petition to recall Senator Natasha has undermined […] The post Kogi SDP Knocks INEC, Passes Vote Of No Confidence Over Senator Natasha’s Recall Process appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Harassment, recall saga: Five key takeaways from Natasha’s recent interview

Tribune Online Harassment, recall saga: Five key takeaways from Natasha’s recent interview “The gathering took place on my property. I built the road leading to my house. So, there was no law broken,” she stated. Harassment, recall saga: Five key takeaways from Natasha’s recent interview Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Natasha’s recall: Kogi SDP expresses lack of confidence in INEC

Tribune Online Natasha’s recall: Kogi SDP expresses lack of confidence in INEC "Our party notes with dismay that despite INEC's previous statements to investigate and prosecute electoral offenders, in Kogi state and cancellation of election results from Okene, Okehi, Adavi, Ajoaokuta, and Ogorimangogo Local Government, the commission proceeded to declare election results without adhering to the stipulated procedures, particularly regarding the actual accredited voters" Natasha’s recall: Kogi SDP expresses lack of confidence in INEC Tribune Online

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3 w. ago “We’re Transparent, Not Partisan In Senator Natasha’s Recall Process” – INEC Tells Nigerians

Independent National Electoral Commission has denied claim made by some Nigerians that it is taking side over the ongoing recall process against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The commission noted that it has been transparent over the exercise, contrary to claim saying that it has been partisan. Speaking during a show via Channels Television on Thursday, Chief […] The post “We’re Transparent, Not Partisan In Senator Natasha’s Recall Process” – INEC Tells Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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