By Hagxy Don
The political landscape in Kogi Central has taken a dramatic turn as over 250,000 voters have signed a petition demanding the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the National Assembly. This development, which could set a precedent in Nigeria’s legislative history, was formalized on Monday when Ms. Charity Ijese led a delegation to submit the petition at INEC’s Lokoja office.
The petition, backed by more than half of the 480,000 registered voters in the senatorial district, accuses the senator of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and evasion of due process. Petitioners claim her actions have embarrassed Kogi Central and damaged the integrity of the Senate, urging INEC to invoke Section 69 of the 1999 Constitution to declare her seat vacant.
With the recall process legally bound to conclude within 90 days, the stakes are high, and the political atmosphere is tense. Constituents, led by Ijese, have vowed to see the process through, setting the stage for what could be a defining moment in Kogi Central’s political history.
All eyes are now on INEC as it moves to determine the next steps in this unprecedented recall bid.