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Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan: We stand by recall process — Kogi Central constituents
Ebira indigenes have strongly condemned claims that the recall process against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the National Assembly, lacks majority support from the electorate.
Some indigenes from across the five local government areas of Kogi Central have reaffirmed their commitment to recalling the senator, citing the embarrassment she has allegedly caused the senatorial district—an issue they claim has now gained international attention.
In a statement issued on Thursday and jointly signed by Alhaji Ibrahim Abdulazeez Ibrahim, President of the Kogi Central Elites Forum, KCEF, and Prince Akerejola Johnson of Ogori/Magongo LGA, the constituents dismissed allegations that the recall exercise was manipulated or orchestrated by external forces.
“No one is sponsoring this recall. Our people are united in this cause. Historically, Ebiras cannot be deceived. What she has done has largely been propaganda.
“Even those of us who initially supported her on social media have withdrawn our support. We cannot compromise the integrity of our state and country for the self-serving, immature actions of a senator.
“A simple matter of refusing an assigned Senate seat should not have escalated into a national embarrassment with baseless allegations of ‘sexual harassment’, especially when all evidence points to blackmail. This is not who we are as Ebiras,” the statement read.
Addressing the disclaimer by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, regarding the recall process, the constituents clarified that INEC’s involvement comes later in the process.
“INEC has no official role until the signature collection phase is completed. We, the petitioners, are responsible for ensuring that the required threshold is met before formally presenting it for verification. That is when INEC steps in,” they stated.
They urged the public to disregard misleading narratives, emphasising that political statements often reflect individual biases and vested interests.
As Ebira people, we are determined to bring Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan back home. Perhaps, during her time here, she will gain a better understanding of the responsibilities of representing her constituents.
“Ordinarily, we would never tolerate intimidation of our daughter if she were in the right.
However, in this case, she disrespected the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which operates under clear rules, and introduced narratives previously unheard of in Senate history.
“We have conducted our investigations and know the truth. Lawmaking is not content creation, as many have suggested.
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan must return home to learn the fundamentals of legislative representation,” the statement added.
This development follows allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, which has further fuelled controversy within the National Assembly.
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Christians Killing in Nigeria: US Lashes back at China
Condemning China’s human rights record, Moore further accused Beijing of hypocrisy for attempting to lecture the US on foreign policy matters.
•United States lawmaker Riley Moore
“China will not dictate our foreign policy to us, and we will not be lectured to by a Communist autocracy that recently arrested 30 Christian pastors for their faith and throws ethnic minorities in concentration camps.”
United States lawmaker Riley Moore, said while responding to China’s position regarding President Trump’s warning about a possible military intervention over reported Christian genocide in Nigeria.
Speaking in a post on X, Moore stated that Beijing would not dictate America’s foreign policy, adding that the US has a moral responsibility to defend religious freedom.
“President Trump is absolutely right to defend our brothers and sisters in Christ who are suffering horrific persecution, and even martyrdom, for their faith in our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,” he penned.
Condemning China’s human rights record, Moore further accused Beijing of hypocrisy for attempting to lecture the US on foreign policy matters.
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Local Contractors Protest at N/Assembly over debts
The protesters, led by the association’s national president, Jackson Ifeanyi Nwoss, yesterday carried banners and placards calling on the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration to release funds for executed constituency and federal projects.
Local Contractors under the umbrella of All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria, staged a peaceful protest at the National Assembly in Abuja, demanding payment of debts allegedly owed them by the federal government.
The protesters, led by the association’s national president, Jackson Ifeanyi Nwoss, yesterday carried banners and placards calling on the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration to release funds for executed constituency and federal projects.
The contractors, who converged in large numbers at the National Assembly main gate around 10 a.m., caused a heavy traffic gridlock that forced security operatives to lock down the complex’s main entrance.
Staff and visitors were later diverted to the back gate, which also became congested, with vehicles barred from entering the premises.
Speaking during the protest, Nwosu accused the federal government of insincerity and neglect, saying many contractors have been pushed into debt and poverty despite completed projects across the country.
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MultiChoice Unveils Festive Seasons Price Slash for Decoders
MultiChoice’s Executive Head of Marketing, Tope Oshunkeye, explained that the move is to ensures that entertainment remained affordable for all Nigerians as the festive season approaches.
Multichoice has slashed the price of the DStv decoder from N10,000 to a N7,900, while the GOtv decoder price dropped to N6,500.
MultiChoice’s Executive Head of Marketing, Tope Oshunkeye, explained that the move is to ensures that entertainment remained affordable for all Nigerians as the festive season approaches.
He emphasised that this would be a great opportunity for more families to spend quality time together, enjoying local and international programming without putting too much pressure on their pockets.
According to the company, this second major adjustment in months, effective since November 1, is part of the company’s commitment to serve customers better and provide affordable access to premium entertainment.
The new price adjustment follows an earlier reduction in June, under the company’s “We’ve Got You” campaign. Then, MultiChoice adjusted the price of a DStv decoder by 50 percent from N20,000 to N10,000, and the GOtv decoder went from N18,600 to N9,900.
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