In a bold and defiant move, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan made a grand return to her hometown, Ihima in Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State, despite a ban on political gatherings and convoy restrictions.
A massive crowd of supporters flooded the streets on Tuesday, eagerly awaiting her arrival. In a dramatic twist, the senator landed in a helicopter, stunning the cheering crowd who had been waiting outside her family home since morning.
Defying Restrictions to Reconnect with Her People
The homecoming came amid heightened political tensions, with the Kogi State Government imposing restrictions on public gatherings.
The Chairman of Okehi Local Government, Amoka Monday, had enforced a curfew, while security operatives warned against any rallies. However, Akpoti-Uduaghan remained resolute, insisting on her right to visit her hometown.
Her supporters, undeterred by police warnings, carried placards and chanted in solidarity as they celebrated her return.
A Warning to Authorities
Ahead of her visit, the senator had taken to social media, warning that Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo, and former Governor Yahaya Bello should be held responsible if any violence erupted during her Sallah celebrations.
“This is My Home – No One Can Stop Me”
Addressing her supporters in her native Egbira language, Akpoti-Uduaghan reaffirmed her dedication to her people and her refusal to be intimidated.
“This is my home, this is my town. Nobody can stop me from coming home. I am the daughter of the late Dr. Abdul Akpoti,” she declared passionately.
Her defiance further highlights the deepening political tensions in Kogi State as she continues to assert her influence despite opposition from state authorities.
Stay tuned for more updates on NIGPOST as the political drama unfolds in Kogi State.
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