The Senator representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Wednesday earned praise from North Central women for her bravery and resilience in the face of adversity.
“Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is a symbol of courage and determination. We are incredibly proud of her.”
The women also accused the leadership of the 10th Senate of stirring up anger and hate in the country.
The women in a statement in Makurdi applauded Akpoti-Uduaghan’s great qualities and achievements, her strong voice in the presence of wrong and the many risks taken.
“Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s courage provides us with hope and reinforces our capacity to live freely.”
The statement issued by the Chairperson of North Central Women Front (NCWF), Mrs. Mary Adamu said Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension , plot to eliminate her and the recent robbery attempt were meant to tarnish the true face of Nigeria and to discourage her from facilitating appointment and development projects to Kogi Central Senatorial District.
“Such acts of cowardice will not deter Akpoti-Uduaghan and the whole North Central women stand behind Akpoti-Uduaghan and her cause.”
They said everywoman in the country should be able to take the brave stand as done by Akpoti-Uduaghan.
“It is our responsibility to ensure that people like Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan are not sidelined over the stand taken by them.”
The women commended Akpoti-Uduaghan for her eloquence, intensity and meaningful action.
Specifically, the women praised Akpoti-Uduaghan for speaking truth to power.
They demanded the Senate withdraw the punishment.
“Any woman who is not outraged with the action of the Senate President and his co-travelers, frankly we don’t know whether that person deserves to be called a woman in Nigeria.”
