The failed attempt to recall Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi Central, from the Nigerian Senate has been met with reactions. The Independent National Electoral Commission stated on Thursday that the recall petition did not meet the constitutional requirements because the number of constituents who signed the petition fell short of 50 percent of the registered voters in her senatorial district.
INEC, however, maintained that the constitution does not limit the number of times a lawmaker can be recalled.
In a Facebook post, Natasha described the development as a victory and dedicated it to Nigerians.
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan on Thursday dared Senate President Godswill Akpabio to press charges over the death threat allegation she leveled against him during her rally in Kogi State on Tuesday.
Natasha spoke on live television, stating that her utmost priority is to remain alive.
A group under the agies of the Coalition of Kogi Central Concerned Citizens have thanked INEC for validating over 208 thousand signatures in their recall petition against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, viewing it as proof that the majority of voters in the district have abandoned her, despite falling short of the required threshold.
The group maintained, that they remain committed to the recall process and accused Natasha of misconduct and divisiveness.
They also vowed to pursue the process within constitutional guidelines and demanded transparency from INEC.
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan on Thursday launched the construction of a free maternity and childcare center in Kogi Central, set to be completed in four months.
According to her, the 20-bed facility will include two delivery rooms, an ICU center, and staff quarters to ensure round-the-clock medical care.
Highlighting the unique challenges of pregnancy, Natasha stressed the need for accessible healthcare, especially in rural areas.
She was received by a group of women who sang a special song in her honor.
Godswill Akpabio’s aide, Eseme Eyiboh, has refuted claims made by former lawmaker representing Adamawa North, Elisha Abbo, who claimed on live television on Wednesday that Akpabio was responsible for his removal from the Senate, among other allegations.
Eyiboh stated that Abbo was removed via a court ruling and that Akpabio respects the independence of the judiciary.
He also pointed out that Abbo had previously retracted similar accusations, acknowledging that they were based on faulty information.
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has expressed his displeasure over the recent closure of the Independence Bridge in Lagos, which left many Lagosians stranded for several hours on Wednesday.
He stated that he was not informed of the closure and directed the immediate reopening of the bridge.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has also apologized to residents for the severe traffic congestion caused by the closure of the Independence Bridge for essential repairs.
He acknowledged the hardship faced by Lagosians and took responsibility for the situation, noting that better communication could have reduced the impact.
He also urged commuters to plan accordingly and to think out of the box.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has denied the rumours surrounding his health, stating that he did not collapse as reported.
Addressing the rumors, Wike emphasized that he is in good health, and that he will sign the condolence registers of all those who wished him dead.
15-year-old Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, broke the Guinness World Record for the largest painting on a canvas by an individual.
Okeke who is autistic, was celebrated on World Autism Awareness Day in Abuja, where he unveiled his painting measuring 12,303 square meters at Eagle Square!
Dignitaries, including the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Hanatu Musanwa, and Labour Party Leader Peter Obi, attended the unveiling event as Tagbo-Okeke received his Guinness World Record certificate.
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