The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally received a petition calling for the commencement of a recall process against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The petition was submitted on Monday and was received by the Secretary to the Commission, Rose Oriaran-Anthony.
Natasha had been suspended after a heated exchange with Senate President Godswill Akpabio, argued that she was being victimized for standing up against injustice.
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, had since taken her case to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Meeting at the United Nations in New York.
At the Women in Parliament Session held during the IPU meeting, Senator Natasha called for justice and intervention from global democratic institutions, alleging that her suspension from the Nigerian Senate was unlawful.
In a video observed, Natasha was seen sobbing while presenting her case.
She expressed concerns over her security, claiming that there are indications she could be held against her will in New York for speaking out on the matter at the global event.
Her suspension from the Senate came after her rejection of the sitting rearrangement while she further accused Senate President Akpabio of persecuting her for refusing his sexual advancement.
The incident sparked widespread debate in Nigeria, with many questioning the fairness of the disciplinary action taken against her.
By bringing her case to the UN and the IPU, Senator Natasha seeks international support against what she describes as political oppression.
