Key Points
- Akpoti-Uduaghan calls for accountability from Akpabio, Ododo, and Bello.
- Despite a ban, the senator plans to proceed with her rally.
- Support for Akpoti-Uduaghan grows, with crowds preparing for the event.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has called on Nigerians to hold Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo, and his predecessor, Yahaya Bello, responsible if anything happens to her or her supporters. She raised this alarm in a Facebook post on Tuesday.
Akpoti-Uduaghan emphasized the need for peaceful celebrations during the Eid-el-Fitr break but expressed concern about potential violence.
“Should we be met with or infiltrated by violence, Nigerians should hold Gov Ododo, Yahaya Bello, and SP Godswill Akpabio wholly responsible,” she wrote.
Senator defies ban and moves ahead with rally plans
Despite the ban on public gatherings by the Kogi State Government, Akpoti-Uduaghan remains determined to proceed with her visit to her constituency for Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.
The senator clarified that she would not cancel her scheduled rally and urged her supporters to attend in large numbers.
Kogi State authorities had imposed the ban due to security concerns, following reports of violence in the area, including the deaths of two individuals.
The government also banned certain activities, such as fishing, to prevent further unrest.
Police warn Akpoti-Uduaghan over rally but support continues
The Kogi Police Command has also warned the senator against holding the rally, citing the state government’s ban on political gatherings.
Despite the warning, videos circulating on social media show large crowds of Akpoti-Uduaghan’s supporters, mostly women, singing and celebrating in anticipation of her return.
Her supporters have shown strong enthusiasm, and the senator has encouraged them to ignore rumors suggesting that she had canceled her visit.
She remains resolute in carrying out her duties as a representative of the people.
