Suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has declared that she is “not a bastard” and “not afraid of anyone” while addressing a massive crowd of supporters during her homecoming in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area (LGA) of Kogi State on Tuesday afternoon.
Her return came amid heightened political tension, as the Kogi State Government and Police Command had earlier imposed a ban on public gatherings, citing security concerns. In response, the chairman of Okehi LGA, Hon. Amoka Eneji, also imposed a curfew on the LGA in a bid to halt Natasha’s planned homecoming and Sallah celebration with her constituents.
But, defying the government’s directive, Natasha arrived in her Ihima countryhome aboard a chopper around 1:00pm on Tuesday, where an enthusiastic crowd of supporters had gathered at her private residence as early as 7:00am awaiting her arrival.
Addressing her supporters, Natasha began by expressing her joy at being back in her hometown.
“I need you all to pay attention to what I am going to say. It is good to be home,” she said.
Switching between Ebira and English languages, she declared, “I am glad I came home. And nobody and nothing can stop me from coming home.”
The crowd erupted in cheers as she reaffirmed her identity and connection to Kogi Central.
“I am an Ebira person. Dr. Akpoti is my father. I know my home. I am not a bastard,” she stated emphatically.
Reiterating her stance, she continued, “I am an Ebira girl. This is my land. I am the daughter of the late Dr. Jimoh Akpoti. I am not a bastard, and I am not afraid of anybody.”
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