…Says “I’m Not A Law Breaker. I Appreciate Their Orders. We Came By Helicopter And Not By Road, No Convoy So We Didn’t Break The Law.”
Fijabi Olanrewaju
THE senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, today raised fresh allegations against the Senate President, Godswill Akap
Speaking during a rally to welcome her back home after an absence, the embattled senator who is currently serving a six-month suspension alleged that Mr Akpabio told the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Mr Yahaya Bello, to ensure that she was killed.
According to her “On the 13th of March at about 10:00 pm, mind you, two days before that, Akpabio had called Governor Ododo on the phone to commence my recall but Ododo told him it would be impossible.
“Ododo told Akpabio that the recall will be impossible because the masses are with me. But Akpabio was not satisfied so he called Yahaya Bello. I was informed of everything.
“The meeting was on two folds – they told him to commence my recall and that he was going to fund it.
“The second thing he said was that he should try and kill me. I didn’t make this public, but I have written to the Inspector General of Police.
“Akpabio told Yahaya Bello that he should make sure that killing me does not happen in Abuja, that it should happen here so that it will look as if it was the people that killed me here.”
On her proposed recall, the senator said: “What I see INEC doing is aiding and guiding petitioners on how to perfect their illicit acts,”
The senator, who flew into her home town on a chopper, stressed that nobody and nothing could stop her. “Nobody can stop me from coming home. I’m an Ebira woman. This is my land. I’m the daughter of the late Jimoh Abdul Akpoti. I know my roots; I’m not a bastard. I’m not afraid of anybody.”
Eighteen-Eleven Media correspondent reports that the late senator’s residence was besieged by thousands of her supporters who brushed aside warnings by police as well as curfew imposed by the Chairman of Okehi Local Government Area, Amoka Monday, all in a bid to frustrate the exercise.
Kogi LG Chair Imposes Curfew
Eighteen-Eleven Media reports that the Chairman of Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State, Amoka Monday on Monday imposed a curfew across the council area, citing security concerns following a ban on political rallies and unregulated public gatherings.
In a statement personally signed by the chairman on Monday, he declared that the curfew was necessary to maintain peace and order in line with the directives of the Kogi State government and the state’s Commissioner of Police.
“The curfew, which takes immediate effect, restricts movement and gatherings in designated areas.
“Anyone found loitering or assembling in restricted zones without clearance from the relevant authorities will be arrested and prosecuted,” the statement read.
Monday emphasized that the security and stability of residents remain his administration’s priority, warning that any actions capable of disrupting public peace would not be tolerated.
“The safety of our people is paramount. We will not allow any situation that could jeopardise the peace and stability of our communities,” he added.
The chairman noted that the decision to impose the curfew was a proactive measure to prevent any potential security breaches.
He assured all that the local government administration is working closely with security agencies to monitor the situation and take necessary actions to uphold law and order.
The curfew and ban on political rallies are part of broader efforts by the Kogi State government to maintain peace, curb misinformation, and ensure that all public gatherings are conducted in a lawful manner.
Residents have been urged to comply with the directive and cooperate with security agencies to ensure the safety of lives and property.
The administration also appealed to the public to remain calm and continue their daily activities within the bounds of the law.
Eighteen-Eleven Media