Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central senatorial district, has said that her suspension does not affect her mandate as a duly elected senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and representative of the people.
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who has been having a running battle with the Senate leadership lately, stated this during the distribution of grains to her constituents to alleviate their burden of purchasing food during the Ramadan season.
“The Senator’s suspension does not take away her mandate as a duly elected Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan has made a mark and has performed tremendously within just one year in office,” said her representative.
The items included 1,200 bags of beans and 1,200 bags of millet, which are being distributed to the people of Kogi Central irrespective of political affiliation.
Speaking during the distribution programme at her residence in Okehi local government, former House of Representatives member for Okehi federal constituency, Hon. Abdulrahman Badamasiyu, said the distribution was initially delayed due to recent distractions.
Badamasiyu explained that the distribution covers all 57 wards in the district and targets religious bodies, market women, forums, and party faithful.
He urged constituents to pray for Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, especially during the last 10 days of Ramadan fasting.
He assured the lawmaker that he would continue her empowerment programmes and training for constituents to become self-employed.
“In the coming week, a handful of constituents will be trained in various skills and empowered as part of Senator Natasha’s vision of creating employment opportunities for her people,” he said.
