Akpabio Warned by Kogi Politician: “Stop Bullying Senator Natasha”

Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s treatment of Senator Natasha Akpoti during a recent Senate plenary session has been sharply criticized by Kogi State SDP Gubernatorial Candidate Alhaji Murtala Yakubu Ajaka, who calls it “legislative autocracy and rascality.”

On Thursday, February 20, Ajaka released a statement criticizing Akpabio’s leadership style and charging him with exhibiting undemocratic tendencies that compromise the Senate’s credibility.
According to him, the widely shared video of the incident is embarrassing and confirms the idea that the Senate, led by Akpabio, lacks independence and respect for constitutional norms.

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Nigerians long for a Senate that is answerable to them and attentive to their concerns. Democracy is seriously threatened when elected officials are deprived of their ability to speak for their constituents by oppressive and callous actions, Ajaka said.
Considering his extensive political background as a former governor, minister, and Senate President, he added, Akpabio ought to be able to lead parliamentarians regardless of their gender, political affiliation, or background.

“His persistent bullying of Senator Natasha is disheartening, and this has to end,” Ajaka continued.
He warned that the future of Nigeria’s democracy depends on the Senate upholding justice, fairness, and respect for all members, and urged the body to act quickly to replace Akpabio with a more capable and inclusive leader.

In closing, Ajaka urged the Senate to stop fighting battles that undermine democratic principles and instead concentrate on enhancing the welfare of its constituents.