INEC REJECTS PETITION TO RECALL SENATOR NATASH

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Alh Iliyasu S. Yahaya

Unity Star Tv Africa

Abuja, Nigeria

 

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected a petition to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, due to insufficient signatures.

According to INEC, the petitioners submitted 208,132 signatures, which translates to 43.86% of the registered voters in the constituency. However, this falls short of the constitutional requirement of 237,278 signatures, which is more than one-half of the registered voters.

The Commission had verified the signatures/thumbprints across 902 Polling Units in 57 Registration Areas and five Local Government Areas that make up the Senatorial District. Despite the petitioners’ efforts, they were unable to meet the required threshold, leading INEC to conclude that the petition has not met the requirement of Section 69(a) of the Constitution.

As a result, INEC has issued a Public Notice stating that no further action will be taken on the recall of the Senator. The notice is available on the Commission’s website and social media platforms for public information.

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Iliyasu S. Yahaya Founder, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer Unity Star TV Africa (UStv Africa) Limited Alh. Iliyasu S. Yahaya is a Nigerian broadcast journalist, media entrepreneur, documentary producer and Pan-African advocate. He is the Founder, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Unity Star TV Africa (UStv Africa), a Pan-African digital television network dedicated to promoting African history, culture, education, governance, business, tourism and sustainable development. With many years of experience in journalism and media production, he has built UStv Africa into a respected platform that tells authentic African stories and gives a voice to Africans across the continent and the diaspora. He holds academic qualifications in journalism and media studies, including postgraduate training from the International Institute of Journalism (IIJ), Abuja, and has participated in professional media development programmes focused on digital journalism, broadcasting and public communication. As a journalist, Alh. Iliyasu has reported extensively on national politics, governance, security, the judiciary, education and socio-economic development. Under his leadership, UStv Africa has expanded its coverage to include documentaries, exclusive interviews, cultural heritage programmes, educational content and international affairs. He is committed to strengthening African identity through responsible journalism, preserving indigenous cultures, promoting peace and unity, and creating opportunities for African voices to be heard on the global stage. Beyond broadcasting, he continues to build strategic partnerships with national and international institutions to promote quality journalism, public enlightenment and sustainable development across Africa. "Our mission is simple: to tell Africa's story through African eyes, inspire positive change, and connect the continent with the world."
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