BREAKING: The Federal High Court, Lokoja, has granted an interim injunction restraining INEC from receiving petitions for the purpose of initiating a recall process against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.

​The Federal High Court in Lokoja has issued an interim injunction restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from accepting or acting upon any petitions aimed at initiating a recall process against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District. ​www.multilinks.biz

This ruling came after an ex parte application filed by Anebe Jacob Ogirima and four other registered voters from Kogi Central. The plaintiffs alleged that the recall petition contained fictitious signatures and sought to prevent INEC from conducting any referendum based on such a petition. Justice Isa H. Dashen, presiding over the case, granted the interim injunction, effectively halting any recall proceedings pending further deliberations. ​www.multilinks.biz

This development adds to the ongoing legal challenges involving Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan. Earlier this month, the Federal High Court in Abuja issued an order restraining the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions from conducting disciplinary proceedings against her, following an altercation with Senate President Godswill Akpabio on February 20, 2025. ​www.multilinks.biz

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan has been actively seeking legal remedies to address these challenges, reflecting a complex and evolving political situation.

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