ABUJA – Stakeholders from Kogi Central have warned Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, threatening to initiate a recall process against her over her ongoing public clash with Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
Expressing dissatisfaction with her conduct, the stakeholders urged the Senate to take disciplinary action against her, arguing that her actions were distracting her from her legislative responsibilities.
In a statement signed by AbdulRaheem Adeku, Convener of the Kogi Central Concerned Stakeholders, the group criticized Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan for allegedly neglecting her legislative mandate and engaging in actions that do not serve the common good.
Stakeholders Dissociate from Natasha’s Feud with Akpabio
The group distanced itself from the controversy, warning that they would begin the recall process if she continued to “misuse” her privilege of representation.
The statement reads:
“We, the Kogi Central Concerned Stakeholders, have observed with utmost dismay the ongoing dispute between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and our senator, Natasha Akpoti. We wish to firmly dissociate ourselves from these unfolding events, which have become a national concern.
“As a revered institution of government, it is essential to acknowledge that the National Assembly has established rules that must be adhered to in order to maintain order. Regrettably, we note that what should have been a simple compliance issue has devolved into a vitriolic exchange.
“It is alarming to witness the numerous allegations and counter-allegations circulating in both social and conventional media since the sexual harassment allegation against the Senate President, subjecting the peaceful people of Kogi Central to unwarranted public scrutiny.
“We urge Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to recognise her position as an equal among her peers in the red chamber, to act as a distinguished member, and to concentrate on the mandate entrusted to her by her constituents. She must refrain from distracting others with events that yield no common good.
“This behaviour is not in line with our character; thus, we, the Kogi Central Concerned Stakeholders, may be compelled to initiate the recall process if the current public abuse of her privilege of representation continues.
“We call upon the Senate to undertake the necessary disciplinary measures to serve as a deterrent to other serving senators.”
Tensions Escalate Over Sexual Harassment Allegation
The dispute between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio stems from a sexual harassment allegation against Akpabio, which has triggered a wave of allegations and counter-allegations in the media. The Kogi Central Concerned Stakeholders argue that the controversy has subjected their people to unwarranted public scrutiny.
With mounting pressure from stakeholders, the fate of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in the Senate may depend on how she navigates the growing calls for disciplinary measures and the looming recall threat from her constituency.
