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INEC rejected the recall petition against Senator Natasha for lacking 29,146 signatures (50%+1 of voters) as required by Nigeria’s constitution.
The move follows Natasha’s suspension after accusing Senate President Akpabio of sexual harassment and her defiant homecoming rally in Kogi.
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Atiku Abubakar and Nasir El-Rufai lead a coalition against Tinubu’s suspension of Rivers officials, calling it unconstitutional and an attack on democracy.
Amaechi condemns the suspension of Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara, warning of a constitutional violation and calling for action against the power grab.
The state of emergency in Rivers State under President Tinubu receives fierce condemnation from Bode George who labels it unconstitutional while accusing the president of evolution into a civilian dictator.
President Tinubu announced Admiral Ibokette Ibas as the Administrator of Rivers State through his emergency order to manage political distress in the region.
Tinubu suspended Rivers Governor Fubara and lawmakers, citing escalating violence. He appointed Vice Admiral Ibas as administrator under emergency rule.
The Senator denies responsibility for N200 million campaign material debt while demanding proof from his accuser and introducing plans to take legal action.