BREAKING: INEC Receives Petition to Recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan with Over 250,000 Signatures

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially received a petition from constituents seeking the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Senate. The petition, which was submitted with over 250,000 signatures, represents a significant portion of the 480,000 registered voters in her constituency. According to electoral laws, the required threshold for a recall process to commence is 50% plus one of the total registered voters.

Sources within INEC confirmed that the commission is currently reviewing the petition in line with constitutional provisions governing the recall of elected officials. If verified, the next step would involve notifying the senator and setting a timeline for further processes, including possible verification exercises to authenticate the submitted signatures.

The move to recall Senator Natasha has generated widespread debate, with political analysts and stakeholders closely monitoring the situation. While her opponents claim dissatisfaction with her representation, supporters argue that the petition may be politically motivated.

INEC is expected to make an official statement in the coming days regarding the validity of the petition and the subsequent steps in the recall process.