The decision came in response to numerous requests from constituents seeking to initiate recalls of their representatives in the National Assembly and State Houses of Assembly.
Some groups even urged the commission to begin the recall process on their behalf.
“The commission met today, Thursday, September 19, 2024. In addition to reviewing the final preparations for the Edo State governorship election holding on Saturday September 21, 2024, the commission also considered and approved the revised Regulations and Guidelines for the Recall of members of the National and State Assemblies and Councillors in the Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory.
“The commission has, in the last few weeks, received several requests from different groups across the country for the recall of their representatives in the National Assembly and State Houses of Assembly. Some of them have even requested the Commission to initiate the process of the recall on their behalf,” he noted.
Olumekun emphasised that the recall process is initiated by the voters themselves.
