The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has given updates on the recall process initiated on Sen. Natasha, which it is currently handling.
INEC says it is more expensive to conduct a recall election than a constituency election. This suggests that the commission may spend more money to complete the recall process of the embattled Kogi senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, than was spent conducting her election, whether or not the recall is successful.
The Special Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Mohammed Kunna, made the statement on the high cost of a recall process during an online discussion on “INEC Regulation and Guidelines for Recall 2024.” The discussion also covered BVAS and IREV: Facts and Myths.
At the event, held on Saturday on X, Mr Kunna explained that conducting a recall election was similar to conducting three constituency elections, the News Agency of Nigeria reported.
He noted that the process involved mobilising staff, deploying election materials, transportation, and other resources, much like conducting three senatorial district elections.
“In my opinion, the recall process is much more expensive than conducting a single senatorial district election,” he said.