Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, has called on Nigerians to ensure accountability from Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo, and former governor Yahaya Bello if she or her followers encounter any form of violence when she visits her constituency for the upcoming Eid-el-Fitr festivities.
On Tuesday, Natasha conveyed her request through her officially verified Facebook account.
She stated, "Dear folks from Kogi Central, I am looking forward to our tranquil Sallah festivities today."
Nevertheless, if we encounter or are subjected to violence, Nigerians ought to entirely blame Governor Òdodo, Yahya Bello, and SP Godswill Akpabio for it.
Following Natasha's declaration to continue with her scheduled visit and homecoming rally, she issues a cautionary statement. This move goes against the Kogi State Government’s prohibition on rallies and public assemblies because of safety worries.
The senator has told her followers she hasn’t cancelled her trip and urged them to turn up in big numbers for the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations with her.
In the meantime, the Kogi Police Command has cautioned Akpoti-Uduaghan against proceeding with her scheduled rally, referencing the state government’s prohibition of political assemblies.
The Chairperson of Okehi Local Government Area in Kogi State, Amoka Monday, has additionally enforced a curfew throughout the region.
Even amid the strains, clips of Akpoti-Uduaghan’s followers getting ready for her homecoming event have started appearing online, showing numerous women joyfully singing and beating drums in excitement over her upcoming arrival.
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