Kogi: ‘I’m My Father's Daughter, Not Afraid of Anyone,’ Natasha Speaks Out Amid Row With Akpabio

Kogi: ‘I’m My Father's Daughter, Not Afraid of Anyone,’ Natasha Speaks Out Amid Row With Akpabio

  • Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has said her homecoming did not violate any law following the ban on rallies and public gatherings in Kogi state
  • Natasha, the suspended senator representing Kogi Central, declared that she is her father's daughter and “not afraid of anyone”
  • On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan reaffirmed her commitment to her people and dismissed attempts to intimidate her

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering politics, elections, and governance.

Lokoja, Kogi state - Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended senator representing Kogi Central, has declared that she is her father's daughter and “not afraid of anyone”.

Legit.ng report that despite the ban on political rallies and restrictions on convoys, a massive crowd of supporters thronged Ihima, Okehi local government area (LGA) of Kogi state on Tuesday, April 1, to welcome home Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan.

Natasha defies ban and gets heroic welcome in Kogi state amid feud with Godswill Akpabio
Amid her feud with Godswill Akpabio, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan received a rousing welcome from supporters in Kogi state on Tuesday, April 1. Photo credits: Natasha H Akpoti, Godswill Obot Akpabio
Source: Facebook

Natasha, who arrived in a helicopter, defied security restrictions imposed on Kogi state hours prior to her homecoming rally.

Read also

'Akpabio, Yahaya Bello plot to assassinate me,' Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan alleges in viral video

As reported by Vanguard, the suspended federal lawmaker insisted that she did not break any law.

The Cable also noted Natasha's remarks.

She said:

"Yesterday (Monday, March 31), we heard on the news that rallies and gatherings will not be allowed, that roads will be blocked, and convoys leading into the state will not be permitted. I knew that we were the targets. But then I said, this is not political season, this is not campaign time.
“We are not having a rally. This is just me, the Senator representing Kogi Central, coming down to her people to celebrate this festive time – the Sallah with you, and there is nothing wrong with that. I am breaking no law. This is Nigeria. We have the right to be free, to express our choice in gatherings and celebrations.”

Legit.ng reports that the ban on public gatherings by the Kogi state government on Monday, March 31, had heightened tensions, with security forces citing concerns about potential disturbances. Amoka Monday, chairman of Okehi LGA, also declared a curfew across the council area in a statement on Tuesday, April 1. However, the suspended senator remained defiant, asserting that she had every right to visit her hometown.

Read also

Rivers: Fubara speaks on depression amid suspension by Tinubu, video surfaces

Read more on Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan vs Akpabio:

INEC releases statement on petition for recall of Natasha

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) held its regular weekly meeting recently.

Among other matters, the meeting discussed the petition for the recall of suspended Akpoti-Uduaghan.

The commission said the process of recall is enshrined in the 1999 constitution, the Electoral Act 2022 as well as its regulations and guidelines for recall 2024. INEC stated that all petitions will be treated in strict compliance with the legal framework.

PAY ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ find the “Recommended for you” block on the home page and enjoy!

Source: Legit.ng

Authors:
Ridwan Adeola avatar

Ridwan Adeola (Current Affairs Editor) Ridwan Adeola Yusuf is a content creator with more than nine years of experience, He is also a Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication from the Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State (2014). Ridwan previously worked at Africa Check, contributing to fact-checking research works within the organisation. He is an active member of the Academic Excellence Initiative (AEI). In March 2024, Ridwan completed the full Google News Initiative Lab workshop and his effort was recognised with a Certificate of Completion. Email: ridwan.adeola@corp.legit.ng.