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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it had received a petition for the recall of Mr Abubakar Kuki, a member of Kano State House of Assembly.
Mr Adedeji Soyebi, National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee of the commission, made this known in a statement on Monday in Abuja.
Soyebi said that the petition emanated from the lawmaker’s constituents in Bebeji area, which he represented, adding that the document was received on Friday.
He stated that in accordance with INEC guidelines for recall, the commission had formally acknowledged receipt of the petition to the petitioners’ representatives.
He added that the commission had also written to inform the affected lawmaker about the petition.
“A timetable and schedule of activities pursuant to the petition will be issued shortly,’’ Soyebi said.
The INEC is presently on the recall of Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West Senatorial District at the Senate.
Mr Adedeji Soyebi, National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee of the commission, made this known in a statement on Monday in Abuja.
Soyebi said that the petition emanated from the lawmaker’s constituents in Bebeji area, which he represented, adding that the document was received on Friday.
He stated that in accordance with INEC guidelines for recall, the commission had formally acknowledged receipt of the petition to the petitioners’ representatives.
He added that the commission had also written to inform the affected lawmaker about the petition.
“A timetable and schedule of activities pursuant to the petition will be issued shortly,’’ Soyebi said.
The INEC is presently on the recall of Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West Senatorial District at the Senate.
