The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended the process of recalling Dino Melaye, the Senator representing Kogi West.
Adedeji Soyebi, national commissioner of the commission, disclosed this on Thursday, saying the decision is in line with a court ruling.
Last week, the federal high court, Abuja asked INEC and Melaye to maintain “status quo” pending the determination of a suit filed by Melaye to challenge the process. Until the latest development, INEC had insisted it would proceed with the recall process as no court ruling could stop a lawmaker’s recall.
Soyebi however said INEC would appeal the ruling.
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