Natasha Akpoti Archives

Jul

22

2025

Senator Natasha Akpoti walks barefoot into National Assembly after convoy was denied entry

News, PoliticsNatasha Akpoti, Politics, Senate

Suspended Kogi lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, defied Senate waŕnings on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, as she arrived at the National Assembly on foot after her convoy was barred from entering the premises. Accompanied by activist Aisha Yesufu, Oruche Ogeamara Precious (popularly known as Mamapee), Randy Peters of Electoral Reform, and other supporters, the senator was seen walking barefoot and confidently into the Assembly complex to resume her legislative duties. The Senate had earlier cautioned Akpoti to stay away until the expiration of her suspension, warning against any attempt to forcibly return to plenary sessions. Her dramatic entry has sparked fresh…

Jul

21

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Aisha Yesufu Vows to Escort Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to Senate Amid Suspension Dispute

News, PoliticsNatasha Akpoti, Nigeria, Politics, Senate

Socio-political activist Aisha Yesufu has pledged to stand by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Kogi Central representative, as she plans to resume her duties at the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday, despite opposition from the upper chamber. Yesufu’s declaration follows a court ruling that declared the senator’s suspension unconstitutional, igniting a heated debate about gender discrimination and institutional impunity in Nigerian politics. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Monday, Yesufu announced her intention to accompany Akpoti-Uduaghan to the National Assembly, asserting the senator’s right to resume her role. “Senator Natasha has every right to resume office, and tomorrow, she is…

Mar

26

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

INEC Confirms Receipt Of Petition For Recall Of Senator Natasha, Moves To Verification Stage

News, PoliticsKogi State, Natasha Akpoti, Politics, Senate

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed receipt of a petition seeking the recall of the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District. In a statement released on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, and signed by Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information & Voter Education Committee, INEC stated that the petitioners' contact address, telephone numbers, and email addresses have now been provided. As stipulated in Clause 2(a) of the Commission's Regulations and Guidelines for Recall 2024, INEC has formally notified the Senator in question about the recall petition. A letter has also been sent to the presiding…

Mar

01

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Natasha Urges Akpabio’s Wife to Stay Out of Sexual Harassment Allegations

Lifestyle, News, PoliticsAkpabio, Lifestyle, Natasha Akpoti, Senate

The Senator representing Kogi Central at the Senate, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has called on Mrs. Unoma Akpabio, wife of Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to stay out of the allegations of sexual harrassment and intimidation against her husband. The dispute between Akpoti-Uduaghan and Akpabio began after she refused to sit in a designated seat during a Senate session, citing Order 10 of the Senate Standing Rules. Tensions escalated further when she appeared on Arise News on Friday, accusing the Akpabio of blocking her motions, maligning her, and intimidating her after she allegedly rejected his s*xual advances. In response, Mrs Akpabio held a…

Mar

01

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Akpabio’s Aide Fires Back at Natasha Akpoti’s Allegations

Metro, News, PoliticsAkpabio, Lifestyle, Natasha Akpoti, Politics

Kenny Okulogbo, media consultant to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has dismissed allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti as "all tissues of lies". Akpoti had accused Akpabio of soliciting a romantic relationship with her and subjecting her to persistent harassment in the Senate after she rejected his advances. According to Okulogbo, Akpoti's allegations are motivated by her removal as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local Content. "She is just angry because she was removed as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local Content," Okulogbo stated. He also hinted that the Senate President would respond to the allegations soon. This…