Natasha Hails INEC For Ending ‘Undemocratic Forces’ Plan To Recall Her From Senate

Embattled Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has hailed the independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for preventing her recall for the Nigerian Senate by ‘undemocratic forces’ from Kogi and outside the state.

She described the development as a victory for constitutionality and rule of law, expressing her gratitude to the electoral body for ensuring tnat the plot against her failed.

The senator representing Kogi Central in the Senate made the remark on Thursday after INEC disclosed that it has ended the recall process due to lack of sufficient evidence to prove that her constituency wanted her recalled from the Red Chamber.

The magazine reported that INEC had on Thursday, April 4, 2025 disclosed that the signatories forwarded to the commission for the recall process fell short of the 50 percent of the over 450,000 registered voters from the Senatorial district.

INEC also stated in a statement that the controversial recall issue has come to an end , as the commission will no longer take further action on the matter.

Reacting, Natasha commended INEC for resisting the plan to end her career in the senate by some forces from and outside the state, including former Governor Yahaya Bello, who are working against the interest of the people of the state by trying to recall her, asserting that the “voice of the people is the voice of God”.

“The rejection of the recall petition is a victory for justice and constitutionality,” the senator said.

“I commend INEC for refusing to bow to pressures from anti-democratic elements, including former Governor Yahaya Bello, one of the most wanted individuals by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

“The voice of the people is the voice of God. No one—be it Yahaya Bello, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, or their associates—can undermine the mandate freely given to me by the resolute people of Kogi Central.”

Natasha pointed out that she had no problem with the process from the beginning because she had the confidence that INEC will do the right thing, describing INEC’s verdict on the issue as a warning to some agents of darkness that corruption, violence and election rigging is no longer acceptable under the nation’s democracy, adding that she remained unbowed in her quest to make Kogi and Nigeria a better place.

She said, “This is a historic win over those who prefer to operate in the shadows—manipulators, election riggers, and their violent allies in Kogi Central and beyond.

“For me, this is about bringing justice to the oppressed and freedom to the captives. I remain committed to making my modest contribution to ensuring that Nigeria becomes great again.”