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INEC suspends Melaye’s recall

written by Samuel Etuk July 13, 2017
INEC suspends Melaye’s recall

The Independent National Electoral Commission has said it will stop the process of recalling the senator representing Kogi West Senatorial district, Mr. Dino Melaye, in compliance with a court directive.The election umpire in series of tweets on its Twitter handle, @inecnigeria, said it “will comply with the court’s directive ” a responsible, law-abiding institution.”

It said, “INEC held its regular weekly meeting today and considered the order given by the Federal High Court, Abuja dated 6th July 2017, directing the “parties to maintain the status quo till the determination of the plaintiff’s motion on notice in respect of the suit filed by Senator Dino Melaye, seeking orders of injunction against the Commission to stop it from acting on the petition by the registered voters of Kogi West Senatorial district.

“As a responsible, law-abiding institution, INEC will comply with the order. However, INEC has also decided to take immediate steps to vacate the court order & for the matter to be heard & determined expeditiously.

“Whereas, the court adjourned hearing of the Motion on Notice to 29th September 2017, it should be noted that Section 69 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) sets a limit of 90 days from the date of the presentation of the petition (21st June, 2017) for the exercise to be completed.

“The Commission further decided to draw d attention of d Chief Justice of Nigeria to the order in view of its effect on the performance of the Commission’s constitutional duty to conduct the referendum for the recall in Kogi West Senatorial district. ”

 

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