Senator Natasha alleges assassination plot amid recall petition dismissal
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today program on Thursday evening, where she addressed the failed recall petition against her and shed light on several ongoing political controversies.
The senator, who represents Kogi Central, expressed gratitude to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for dismissing the recall petition, alleging that many of the petitioners’ addresses were forged.
Speaking after the appearance of Rotimi Oyekami, Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, on the same program, Akpoti-Uduaghan stated that her constituents are satisfied with her representation and would never have initiated such a recall. “Many of the addresses provided by the petitioners were forged,” she said. “This move by INEC confirms that the petition was not genuine and was a political maneuver with no legal basis.”
The senator also took the opportunity to address her strained relationship with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. She reiterated her claim that Akpabio, along with former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, had discussed plans to recall her and eliminate her.
“I have evidence that Akpabio and Bello discussed plans to recall me and eliminate me from the political scene,” she stated, adding that Akpabio had even withdrawn her security, making her an easy target for assassination. “Despite my efforts to resolve our differences, Akpabio has remained uncooperative,” she asserted.
Akpoti-Uduaghan explained the public perception surrounding her recent use of a helicopter during a visit to her constituency. She clarified that the decision was a precautionary measure necessitated by security concerns, including roadblocks and other restrictions, to ensure the safety of herself and her constituents.
“I avoided breaking the law by using the helicopter,” she explained. “Security issues, including roadblocks, made it necessary for me to take this course of action. It was about ensuring safety and protecting my constituents.”
Her remarks follow INEC’s clarification that the recall petition did not meet constitutional requirements, reinforcing the commission’s impartiality and commitment to upholding legal standards.
