The Independent National Electoral Commission on Thursday approved the revised regulations and guidelines for the recall of members of the National and State Assemblies and Councillors in the Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The commission said the development became necessary following a number of requests from different groups across the country for the recall of their representatives in the National Assembly and State Houses of Assembly.
National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee Sam Olumekun, who disclosed this in a statement said some persons had requested the Commission to initiate the process of the recall on their behalf.
Olumekun said the process of recall is initiated by the voters in a constituency, noting that the commission only implements their request in line with Sections 69, 110, and 160 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic…
Read More