The Kogi State Government has described as reckless, malicious, and utterly false the allegations made by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on her verified Facebook page. In her post, she claimed that Governor Ahmed Ododo, former Governor Yahaya Bello, and Senate President Godswill Akpabio should be held responsible if anything happens to her. The government insists these allegations are completely unfounded.
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In a press statement issued on Tuesday by the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, the government condemned Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claims as a desperate and calculated attempt to mislead the public, incite unrest, and present herself as a victim after deliberately violating the state’s ban on political gatherings meant to maintain law and order.
The statement read:
“Her statement exposes her intent to use her visit to incite trouble and violence in the Kogi Central Senatorial District. We will not allow any part of the state to descend into chaos or permit harm to innocent citizens due to the reckless actions of the suspended senator.
Although she deleted the post after realizing the potential consequences of her false claims, we had already secured a screenshot before its removal. Her actions since the early hours of today validate intelligence reports that certain elements were planning to foment trouble in Kogi Central.
Let it be categorically stated that Governor Ododo has no interest in the political theatrics of suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Her baseless allegations are a weak attempt to stir unnecessary controversy and cover up her blatant disregard for the law. Once again, she has demonstrated a lack of respect for rules and regulations.*
The government further accused Akpoti-Uduaghan of having a pattern of lawlessness, using deceit as a political tool. It claimed that the recent disturbances in Kogi State, allegedly orchestrated by her defiance of security directives, have established her as a security threat.
“She deliberately violated the State Government’s ban on political gatherings, which was enacted to prevent security breaches and maintain peace. Rather than respecting the law, she chose to incite chaos, disregarding the safety and stability of the state. When confronted with the consequences of her actions, she resorted to playing the victim and fabricating baseless accusations against respected leaders.
The people of Kogi State and Nigerians at large should see through her deceptive ploys and reject her attempts to manipulate public perception with outright lies. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is not a victim; she is an instigator of disorder who thrives on spreading falsehoods to gain public sympathy.”
Fanwo emphasized that the Kogi State Government will not be blackmailed or intimidated by the antics of a desperate politician.
“We remain committed to upholding law and order and will take all necessary steps to ensure that no individual, no matter how highly placed, is allowed to breach public peace with impunity. The rising tension and looming violence in Kogi Central would have been unnecessary if Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan had complied with the state government’s directives and cooperated with security agencies. She will be held responsible if her actions result in any violence in Kogi Central or any part of the state.
Let it be clear that the security of every citizen in Kogi State, including that of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, remains a priority. However, the government will not tolerate anyone deliberately provoking crises and then crying wolf when confronted with the consequences of their actions.
We call on security agencies to take note of her reckless utterances and inflammatory actions that pose a serious threat to peace and stability in the state. She should be held accountable for her blatant attempts to incite violence and cause unnecessary tension.*
The statement concluded by reaffirming the state government’s commitment to peace and security under the leadership of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, vowing that no individual, regardless of their status, would be allowed to disrupt the state’s progress.
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