Files of signatures of voters in Kogi west senatorial
district for the recall of Dino Melaye were on
Wednesday submitted to the Independent National
Electoral Commission (INEC).
This is coming a few days after the collation of the
signatures was concluded.
On Monday, Pius Kolawole, special adviser on political
affairs to Yahaya Bello, Kogi state governor,
announced that 188,588 voters, representing 52.3
percent of the total number of registered voters in
Kogi west senatorial district, approved the recall of
Melaye from the senate.
According to the electoral act, one-half of the number
of registered voters in a constituency is required for the
recall of a lawmaker.
There are 360,098 registered voters in Kogi west and
the number — 188,588 – represents a little more than
one-half required for a lawmaker’s recall.
The planned recall of Melaye is the latest twist in his
face-off with Bello. However, the lawmaker has said
the attempt to have him recalled will fail.
TheCable
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