A recall procedure against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been threatened by Kogi Central stakeholders because of her ongoing public dispute with Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
The stakeholders have voiced their strong displeasure with her behavior and urged the Senate to discipline her, claiming that her actions are diverting her attention from her legislative responsibilities.
The Kogi Central Concerned Stakeholders criticized Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan in a statement signed by the group’s convener, AbdulRaheem Adeku, for not concentrating on her legislative mission and for doing acts that are not in the best interests of the public.
If Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan keeps “misusing” her privilege of representation, they threatened to start the recall process against her.
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.”