Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi Central, has pledged to reveal Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s leadership style.
After a conflict with Akpabio over a disagreement over seating arrangements, she was referred to the Senate’s Ethics and Disciplinary Committee, which is when she made her declaration.
Although Akpoti-Uduaghan said she was prepared to testify before the committee, she asked that the hearings be held in public rather than behind closed doors.
She called for a live broadcast of the probe in a post on her Instagram account.
“Good morning, courageous people of Kogi Central, Kogi State, and Nigeria,” she wrote. “Inasmuch as I have refrained from publicly speaking on the matter and a lot of occurrences at the Senate under Senate President Akpabio, it’s about time I break my silence.
“Arise News, set a date, and I shall be in your studio in person. Spare no questions.
“And to Nigerians, please be sure to join the probe, which I shall insist would be covered live. The next few days and weeks shall be interesting but will shape the standard and quality of Nigeria’s leadership.”
The Northern Youths Advocacy for Excellence petitioned the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions against her, which prompted the senator’s response.
In the Senate Committee on Local Content, which she leads, Akpoti-Uduaghan was charged in the petition of corruption, power abuse, and harassment of employees.
The petition urged the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions to conduct a thorough investigation into her alleged “illegal, subversive, and intimidating activities” and impose necessary disciplinary measures.
Akpoti-Uduaghan has, however, maintained her innocence and insisted on transparency, promising to speak openly about the allegations and other issues within the Senate leadership.
Trouble started last week when the female Kogi lawmaker confronted the Senate President over the relocation of her seat at the Senate.
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In the heated exchange of words, Akpabio called on the Senate security to walk Akpoti-Uduaghan out of the chambers.
Intervention by other senators, however, saved the day. But the Senate, in a statement by its spokesman, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, berated Akpoti-Uduaghan for standing up to the Senate President, reminding her that the Senate is not for entertainment.
On Tuesday, the Kogi lawmaker filed an N100.3bn defamation lawsuit against Akpabio and others.
