As the recall process against her gains momentum, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has launched a food distribution program across Kogi Central Senatorial District, a move many perceive as an attempt to regain public favor.
The initiative, officially tagged as Ramadan relief, involves the distribution of essential grains such as beans and millet across the district’s 57 wards, targeting religious groups, market women, and party supporters. However, critics argue that the timing of the gesture suggests a strategic effort to counter the growing dissatisfaction that has fueled active recall efforts against her.
Badamasiu, a key figure in the senator’s camp, urged beneficiaries to offer prayers for Akpoti-Uduaghan, particularly in the final ten days of Ramadan. He emphasized that her suspension from the Senate does not nullify her mandate, insisting that she has delivered significant achievements within her first year in office despite opposition.
In what appears to be a broader effort to shore up support, Badamasiu also disclosed plans for new empowerment programs, including skills training and financial assistance for selected constituents.
While her supporters applaud these initiatives as evidence of her dedication to the people, skeptics view them as a desperate attempt to pacify a discontented electorate. With the recall process gaining traction, political analysts suggest that the senator’s latest moves may not be enough to quell the dissatisfaction among her constituents.
