Nigeria, April 17 -- A ruling from the Independent National Electoral Commission appears to have squashed the recall attempt against Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The commission's report shows just how challenging Nigeria's recall law is, thanks to one provision that stands out compared to other countries that regularly use the electoral device.

While they may seem like an unusual weapon - the Los Angeles Times once called it "freak legislation" - recalls have become a very popular electoral tool across the globe. The United States of America, which only allows recalls at the state and local level, had almost 100 officials forced to an early ballot last year, with 77 of them losing office. The country has held some of th...