The Federal High Court in Lokoja has issued an order restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from receiving petitions seeking to initiate a recall process against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
In a ruling delivered on Thursday, the court also barred INEC staff, agents, or representatives from accepting or acting on any petition containing fictitious signatures allegedly from members of the Kogi Central Senatorial District. The court further prohibited the commission from conducting any referendum related to the recall until a motion on notice is determined.
According to court documents released on Friday morning, the order was granted following an ex-parte application for an interim injunction, backed by an affidavit citing extreme urgency. The suit was filed by Anebe Jacob Ogirima and four others, who are registered voters in Kogi Central Senatorial District. The legal motion was moved by Smart Nwachimere, Esq., of West-Idahosa, SAN & Co.
The case has been adjourned to May 6, 2025, for a report on service and further proceedings.
