- INEC has released a new time for the recall process of Senator Dino Melaye
- The commission noted that the verification notice to kickstart the exercise will be issued on October 3
- INEC noted that sufficient time has been provided for Senator Melaye to study the petition
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday, September 18, released an amended timetable and schedule of activities for the recall of Senator Dino Melaye, who represents the Kogi West Senatorial District.
NAIJ.com gathered that the commission disclosed this in a statement signed by the commission’s secretary, Mrs. Augusta Ogakwu, who noted that the verification notice to kickstart the exercise will be issued on 3rd October.
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INEC to resumes to recall Senator Dino Melaye Photo credit: Twitter, INEC
The last day for observers to submit their applications is 5th October, while the published list of accredited observes will be released on 9th October.
A stakeholder’s meeting at both the senatorial and local government headquarters will hold on 10th October, while 12th October is the last day for the submission of names of polling agents by the member sought to be recalled and the representatives of the petitioners.
INEC releases amended timetable to recall Senator Melaye Photo credit: Twitter, INEC
INEC's schedule of activities pursuant to the petition for the recall of Senator Dino Melaye Photo credit: Twitter, INEC
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the actual verification will be conducted on 14th October.
Mrs. Ogakwu noted that in fixing the timeline for the verification, sufficient time has been provided for the Senator to study the petition and accompanying materials, in order to effectively prepare for the verification exercise, in accordance with the order of the Federal High Court, Abuja.
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NAIJ.com had earlier reported that the commission had on July 3, issued the timetable and schedule of activities for the recall of the Senator but was forced to suspend the process on July 13, by a court order.
The court had directed all parties listed in the suit by Melaye to maintain the status quo pending the determination of the motion on notice.
Watch this NAIJ.com TV video about the recall process of Senator Dino Melaye:
Source: Naij.com
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Tuesday, 19 September 2017