Enough is Enough: Nigerians Must Recall Lawmakers Who Betray Public Trust

Elected officials are accountable to the people, and when they engage in misconduct, incompetence, or unethical behavior, they must be held responsible. The recall move against Senator Neda Imasuen and the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti highlight the urgent need for Nigerians to take action against lawmakers who abuse their mandate. Public office is a privilege, not a license for impunity.

Across the world, democratic nations uphold strict accountability measures. Nigeria must do the same. Misconduct in the National Assembly delays critical legislation, misrepresents constituents, and damages national credibility. When senators violate rules or fail in their duties, they must face consequences. If Nigerians tolerate bad governance, it sets a dangerous precedent for more lawlessness.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has now released official guidelines for recalling any underperforming or unethical lawmaker.** Nigerians have the constitutional power to remove representatives who betray their trust. The process is clear; mobilize your constituency, submit a petition, and demand INEC’s intervention. It is time to use this tool effectively.

Complaints alone will not bring change, action is needed. Lawmakers work for the people, not themselves. If they misuse power, they must go. The recall of Senator Imasuen over incompetence and the suspension of Senator Natasha for misconduct should be the beginning of a new era of political accountability.

The time for passive tolerance is over. Nigerians must rise, hold their leaders accountable, and reclaim the integrity of governance. INEC has provided the road map now the people must act.