Princess Grace Iye Adejoh, the women’s leader of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has urged the Senate to immediately reevaluate Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s six-month ban for representing Kogi Central. She called the suspension a blow to the nation’s democracy and female equality.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Adejoh, a previous candidate for governor, issued a statement over the weekend in Lokoja warning that the ongoing conflict between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan should not be permitted to damage the Nigerian Senate’s reputation.
“My heart has been troubled by constant uneasiness for days; the Senate’s current events are still upsetting me like a reoccurring nightmare. Our sacred legislative chamber is embroiled in scandal, and once again, my beloved nation is making headlines for the wrong reasons. The fact that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, one of our best political daughters, is at the center of this controversy is even more upsetting,” Adejoh said.
In addition to being a personal setback, she bemoaned the suspension of Akpoti-Uduaghan as a serious setback to democracy, gender representation, and national advancement. “It breaks my heart to be a woman, a fellow Kogite, and a member of the same political party. Now, it appears that the tremendous advancement we celebrated when she was elected to the Senate is disintegrating overnight. She went on to say, “This is a setback for our democracy, gender inclusion, and national development, not just for her.”
“The ongoing feud between our dear Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, benefits no one—not even those directly involved,” Adejoh said, adding that Kogi State has produced some of Nigeria’s best leaders and that they should be treated fairly and justly. She also cautioned that the people of Kogi, who have been without their senator’s representation for six months, are not the only ones who stand to gain from the conflict.
Kogi State residents who voted for her and now have to wait six months for her to be in the Senate to voice their opinions do not gain anything from this. It is not advantageous to Nigeria. It’s not good for the Senate. “Bloggers and content creators who thrive on controversy are the only true winners,” she said. She urged the Senate to show leadership by immediately restoring Akpoti-Uduaghan and to put aside political disagreements. Effective leadership, in Adejoh’s opinion, is about embracing diversity and guiding with justice and wisdom rather than using force.
Adejoh urged Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan to maintain her strength and for both parties to settle their differences amicably, emphasizing the value of peace and cooperation in furthering national interests. “To the Senate, I implore: great leadership is not defined by power alone but by the ability to rise above conflicts, accommodate differences, and lead with wisdom and love,” she said. “No truly successful leader has escaped criticism or opposition; what sets them apart is their capacity to absorb pressure and respond with grace.”
As a result, I implore the Senate to change its mind and promptly remove our sister from office. I want moderation from the two “warring” senators. Let us not tear each other apart or wash our dirty laundry in public. “Let’s prioritize Nigeria, embrace peace, and respect our shared leadership and friendship ties,” she said in closing.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
