US EditionNigeria: Natasha Defies Kogi Govt, Police Ban, Holds Homecoming Rally
- Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan held a homecoming rally in Ihima on Tuesday, despite state and police bans on gatherings.
- The Kogi government cited security concerns and the police mentioned intelligence reports as reasons for the ban.
- Supporters from Kogi Central gathered to welcome her, while the government deployed resources, including a curfew in Okehi.
- Akpoti-Uduaghan stated, "Nobody can stop me from coming home to celebrate Sallah with my people."
- The Kogi government claimed she flouted the law and would face consequences amid recall efforts and suspension.
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Blocking Natasha's Sallah fest misplaced priority- Ex AA Guber Candidate
The Candidate of Action Alliance in the 2023 off cycle Governorship election in Kogi State, Otunba Olayinka Braimoh has taken a swipe at the Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo led administration for allegedly blocking embattled Lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan from celebrating Sallah with her people. Braimoh, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, expressed strong disapproval of the Kogi State government’s heavy-handed tactics to preve…
Nigeria: Natasha Defies Kogi Govt, Police Ban, Holds Homecoming Rally
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan yesterday defied the Kogi State government's ban on rallies and a police directive restricting public gatherings as she held a homecoming rally in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area, amid efforts to recall her from the Senate.
UPDATED: Akpoti-Uduaghan, supporters defy ban, hold homecoming gathering
Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan said she was not having a rally, as the police and the state government had banned such events. The post UPDATED: Akpoti-Uduaghan, supporters defy ban, hold homecoming gathering appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Senator Natasha defies ban, lands at homecoming rally by helicopter
In a bold display of defiance, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan arrived at her homecoming rally in Kogi Central by helicopter, bypassing state-imposed restrictions on movement and public gatherings. A massive crowd of supporters gathered in the Okehi Local Government Area, waving placards and chanting slogans in solidarity with the embattled senator. Despite police warnings to cancel the rally, Akpoti-Uduaghan stood her ground. “My dear people of…
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