A coalition of Ebira indigenes from Kogi Central has dismissed claims that the recall process against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is politically motivated, insisting it reflects the true wishes of the people.
Recall Effort Driven by Constituents, Not Political Opponents
In a statement on Thursday, the Kogi Central Elites Forum (KCEF), led by Ibrahim Abdulazeez Ibrahim and Prince Akerejola Johnson, stressed that the senator’s actions had brought “international embarrassment” to the district.
Rejecting accusations that the recall was orchestrated by political rivals, the group stated:
“This recall is not sponsored. The people of Kogi Central are united on this. Even those who once supported her online have distanced themselves. We cannot compromise the integrity of our state for the personal interests of one senator.”
They also cited her recent altercation in the National Assembly over an assigned seat as evidence of reckless behavior that caused national embarrassment.
Clarification on INEC’s Role in the Recall
Addressing claims that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had dismissed the recall process, the group explained that INEC’s involvement only begins after signatures are collected.
“At this stage, we are gathering signatures. Once we meet the required threshold, the petition will be submitted to INEC for verification.”
Senator Urged to Return Home for “Purposeful Representation”
The forum argued that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan needed to return home to learn effective legislative practices, accusing her of focusing too much on social media publicity rather than serious lawmaking.
They referenced her recent accusation of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, calling it a politically motivated claim following a disciplinary action against her.
“We stand by our own when they are right, but in this case, she has disrespected the Senate and introduced narratives never before heard in the National Assembly. We investigated and know the truth.”
As the recall process progresses, Kogi Central constituents maintain that it is a step toward restoring the district’s credibility, asserting that “the Senate is not a place for social media theatrics.”
Stay updated on the latest political developments with NIGPOST.
Leave a Reply