In compliance with the order of the Federal High Court, Abuja, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will temporarily suspend the recall process of Dino Melaye from the Senate.
Mr. Melaye represents the Kogi West Senatorial District at the Upper Chamber.
The Commission disclosed this in a statement issued by Adedeji Soyebi, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee on Thursday.
Mr. Soyebi said the commission reached the decision after considering the court order dated July 6, at its regular weekly meeting held on Thursday.
The court order had directed all parties listed in the suit filed by Mr. Melaye to maintain the status quo till the determination of the motion on notice.
Mr. Melaye was seeking an injunction against the commission to stop it from acting on the petition by registered voters of Kogi west senatorial district.
“As a responsible, law-abiding institution, INEC will comply with the order.
“However, the commission has also decided to take immediate steps to vacate the court order for the matter to be heard and determined expeditiously.
“Whereas the court had adjourned hearing of the Motion on Notice till Sept. 29, the commission by law has 90 days to complete the process,’’ he said.
