Plot to Remove Suspended Senator Natasha Deepens as Constituents File Recall Petition

Some constituents of Kogi Central have petitioned INEC to recall suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, citing loss of confidence and misconduct.

The move follows her clash with Senate President Akpabio over allegations of sexual harassment.

Some constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District have submitted a petition to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) seeking the recall of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended lawmaker representing the district in the National Assembly.

VerseNews reports that the petition, presented by Charity Ijese on behalf of the constituents, was received at the INEC headquarters by the Commission’s Secretary, Rose Anthony, on Monday, March 24, 2025.

Titled ‘Constituents’ Petition for the Recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Grounds of Loss of Confidence’, the petition was filed under Section 69 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and INEC’s recall regulations.

“In particular, this petition for the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is brought pursuant to Section 69 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), as well as INEC’s Regulations and Guidelines for Recall Petitions,” the constituents stated.

They noted that while Akpoti-Uduaghan secured her Senate seat through an Appeal Court ruling in October 2023, their decision to initiate the recall stemmed from a loss of confidence in her leadership.

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“This petition arises from our loss of confidence in the Senator on the grounds of gross misconduct, abuse of office, evasion of due process, and a pattern  of deceitful behaviour that has not only embarrassed the people of Kogi Central but has also tarnished the integrity of the Nigerian Senate and our nation’s democratic institutions.

“By this petition, which we have made sure is signed by more than half of the registered voters in Kogi Central, we hereby demand that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) immediately commence the constitutional and procedural process of recall to remove Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from office and declare her seat vacant,” the constituents said.

The female federal lawmaker was involved in a seat arrangement dispute with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The lawmaker accused Akpabio of sexual harassment and abuse of office. Senate subsequently suspended her for six months for misconduct.

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