Adedeji Soyebi, national commissioner of the commission, disclose this
on Thursday, saying the decision is in line with a court ruling.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will halt
the process of recalling Dino Melaye, senator representing Kogi west.
Read the statement below....
"INEC held its
regular weekly meeting today and considered the order given by the
Federal High Court, Abuja dated 6th July 2017 directing the parties to
maintain the status quo till the determination of the plaintiff’s motion
on notice, in respect of the suit filed by Senator Dino Melaye, seeking
orders of injunction against the Commission to stop it from acting on
the petition by the registered voters of Kogi West Senatorial district.
"As a responsible, law-abiding institution, INEC will comply with the order."
Soyebi said INEC would appeal the ruling.
Details later........
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