Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has brushed off speculations that her invitation to Senate President Godswill Akpabio for her project commissioning in Kogi was a peace gesture, insisting it was purely procedural.
The lawmaker, who just returned from suspension, said the letter inviting Akpabio and other senators followed due legislative process, not a personal overture.
“Today, as is customary for announcements of such nature, I wrote a letter to the Senate through the presiding officer to the Senate President to read on the floor,” she explained in a statement.
Natasha, marking her second year in office this week, said the invitation was meant to ensure transparency and inclusivity.
“I put out the invitation so it wouldn’t seem like I was celebrating in isolation. I’m a progressive person. Even with ongoing court cases, I continue to carry out my duties in the chamber and follow proper procedures,” she added.
She maintained that her decision reflected a deep respect for due process and the Senate institution, stressing that the upcoming project inaugurations were about service to the people, not self-glorification.
