October 14 is the new date scheduled for the verification of the recall of Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West Senatorial District in the National Assembly.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) made this known in Abuja on Monday in its amended timetable and schedule of activities issued by its Secretary, Mrs Augusta Ogakwu.
INEC said the verification would take place in all polling units in Kogi West, while INEC notification for the exercise would be released on October 3.
October 5 is expected to be the last day for the submission of applications by observers while October 9 is for the publication of the list of accredited observers for the exercise.
According to the timetable, a stakeholders’ meeting will be held at the Senatorial District headquarters and local
October 12 is scheduled to be the last day for the submission of names of polling agents for the verification by the member sought to be recalled and the representatives of the petitioners.
All the relevant materials are said to have been made available to Melaye to study.
”In fixing the timetable for the verification, sufficient time has been provided for the senator to study the petition and accompanying materials to effectively prepare for the verification in accordance with the order of the Federal High Court, Abuja,’’ INEC said.
he court had on August 11 ordered the commission to continue with the suspended recall process.
The commission had on July 3, issued the timetable and schedule of activities for the recall of the senator but was forced to suspend the process on July 13, by a court order.
The court had directed all parties listed in the suit by Melaye to maintain the status quo pending the determination of the motion on notice.
Melaye had applied for an order restraining INEC from acting on the petition by registered voters of Kogi West Senatorial District for his recall.