By Dauda Majeed, Lokoja
Concerns are growing over the sudden silence of embattled Senator Natasha Akpoti, as supporters who gathered for a scheduled meeting in her Kogi hometown, have been left waiting in vain for her arrival.
Natasha, was expected to address her supporters today. However, there was still no sign of her, leaving organisers and supporters frustrated and anxious.
Rumours have since spread that she may have been arrested by state security agents, though no official statement has been released to confirm this.
Efforts by Spear News to reach Senator Natasha directly have been unsuccessful. Repeated calls to her known phone numbers went unanswered, and text messages sent to her via WhatsApp have not been replied to.
Spear News resported yesterday that Kogi State Governor Ododo imposed restrictions on public gatherings and rallies, citing security concerns. However, some have criticized the move as politically motivated, suggesting it was specifically targeted at her.
Suspended Kogi State Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, earlier today called on the Federal Government to hold Governor Usman Ododo, former Governor Yahaya Bello, and Senate President Godswill Akpabio accountable for any potential security breaches in Kogi Central, following Ododo’s abrupt ban on public gatherings.
Natasha, who has recently been under the eyes of storms, including her controversial suspension from the Senate and a recall petition by constituents widely deemed politically motivated, accused the state and federal authorities of attempting to stifle dissent.
In a strongly worded message, she declared: “My dear people of Kogi Central, I look forward to our peaceful Sallah celebrations today. However, should we be met with or infiltrated by violence, Nigerians should hold Governor Ododo, Yahaya Bello, and Senate President Godswill Akpabio wholly responsible.”
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