The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has given the embattled Senator, representing Kogi West in the red chamber, Dino Melaye a breathing space by suspending the process for his recall by his constituents.
INEC said that the decision to suspend process was in compliance with the recent court order which directed that the status quo be maintained until the determination of the plaintiff’s motion on notice.
In a statement today, Thursday, by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Prince Adedeji Soyebi, INEC said that it is complying with the order as a responsible and law-abiding institution.
The electoral umpire however, sent a petition to the Chief Justice of the Nation (CJN), complaining the court order restricting it from its constitutional duties.
In the suit, Senator Melaye sought an injunction against the Commission to stop it from acting on the petition by registered voters of his constituency.
