CAC declares group seeking Natasha’s recall as unregistered

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has stated that Kogi Central Political Frontier, the group advocating for the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, is not a legally registered entity.

Responding to inquiries regarding the group’s status, the CAC clarified that it does not register political bodies or pressure groups, reinforcing that the organization lacks official recognition.

According to a report by SaharaReporters, a letter from the CAC, stated: “We refer to your letter dated March 20, 2025, requesting the registration status of Kogi Central Political Frontier. Kindly be informed that the exact name, Kogi Central Political Frontier, is not available on record as a registered entity with the Commission. Furthermore, be guided that the Commission does not register political bodies or pressure groups.”

Despite this, the group submitted a petition to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on March 25, 2025, requesting the recall of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District. The petition, signed by Saliha Habib, was addressed to the INEC Chairman.

The petition stated: “Following the press release/observation of the Independent National Electoral Commission on the recall petition by the above body, attached is the contact of the petitioners.”

The group accused the senator of failing to engage with her constituents, with a representative stating: “From the process the Kogi Central Indigenous people have carried out so far, this would be the first successful recall. We have spoken with one voice. We need a credible representative.”

However, questions have arisen regarding how an unregistered group with no official address could initiate the recall process.

Meanwhile, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan has denied receiving any formal notification of the petition from INEC. When contacted for confirmation, she responded: “I haven’t been served. Guess publishing it on their social media handles suffices? I will ask my lawyers. It’s all crazy.”

Earlier reports indicated that INEC initially rejected the petition due to a lack of verifiable contact details. However, the commission later accepted it after the petitioners provided the required information.