The people of Kogi Central Senatorial District have spoken with one voice, sending a clear and uncompromising message to the Nigerian Senate, the Federal Government, and the international community: **“We stand with Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, and we will not tolerate her illegal suspension.”**
In a powerful statement issued under the banner of ‘Concerned Constituents of Kogi Central’, and signed by the Coordinator/convener, Hon Abdulrahaman Badamaiuy, the people expressed outrage over what they described as an unconstitutional and undemocratic attempt to silence their duly elected representative.
They vowed to resist any attempt to deprive their district of its right to representation, warning of serious consequences if justice is not served.
The constituents reaffirmed their unshakable support for Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, stating that she remains the legitimate voice of Kogi Central in the Senate, as freely and overwhelmingly elected by the people in 2023.
“Our mandate was given to Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan by the will of the people, and no individual or group has the right to take it away through illegitimate means,”* the statement read.
They strongly condemned the Senate’s decision, calling it an assault on democracy and a dangerous precedent that must be reversed immediately.
The demanded that the Senate must immediately lift the suspension of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan to restore the constitutional rights of Kogi Central constituents as they rejected any attempt to impose a replacement or to undermine their senator’s authority.
They vowed to unite and strongly resist any plot to orchestrate an illegal recall of Akpoti-Uduaghan
They called on the Federal Government to ensure the safety of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan and her constituents to prevent any acts of political persecution or intimidation.
The Concerned Constituents of Kogi Central issued a stern warning against any further moves to strip them of their right to representation, calling such efforts a provocation that will not go unchallenged.
“We will resist any injustice against our people with every lawful means available. Kogi Central will not be silent while our democratic rights are trampled upon.”
Furthermore, the group called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene and uphold democratic principles, ensuring that the rule of law is not sacrificed for political interests.
The suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has ignited fury, resilience, and defiance in Kogi Central. Her constituents are not backing down. Instead, they are standing up—louder, stronger, and more determined than ever—to defend their voice in the Nigerian Senate.