INEC releases guidelines, regulations for recall of lawmakers by aggrieved constituents

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The procedures for the recall of federal, state assembly, or local government politicians by their irate constituents have been made public by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Following the commission meeting on Thursday, the guidelines were made available to the public ahead of Edo State’s September 21 governor’s race.

The purpose of the conference was to examine the last-minute election preparations.

After careful consideration, the Commission adopted the updated rules and procedures pertaining to the recall of representatives from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Councils, as well as members of the National and State Assemblies.

The commission has received several requests in recent weeks by a number of groups across the nation requesting the recall of their state and national assembly members.

Certain residents have even requested that the Commission start the recall procedure on their behalf, according to a statement signed by Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee.

“For clarity, the process is initiated by the voters in a constituency. The commission only implements their request in line with Sections 69, 110, and 160 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), and Sections 2(c) and 113 of the Electoral Act, 2022,” the statement said.

“Accordingly, the commission has reviewed the regulations and guidelines, providing a detailed procedure for recall. The 10-page document has been uploaded to our website and social media platforms for the guidance of prospective petitioners and for public information.

“We appeal to constituents interested in the recall of their elected representatives to be guided by the provisions of the regulations and guidelines in preparing and submitting their petitions to the commission.”

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