NATASHA: KOGI CENTRAL GROUP FIRES WARNING SHOT AT OBI-KWANKWASO MOVEMENT OVER EFCC PETITION

Progressive Elites Allege Plot to Undermine Senator's Rising Influence, Insist Constituents Are Satisfied with Her Performance.

The Kogi Central Progressive Elites have launched a strong rebuttal against the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement over its call for an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigation into the cash empowerment programme organised by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing the move as a desperate political manoeuvre aimed at undermining her growing influence ahead of the 2027 general elections.

In a statement reacting to the development, the group alleged that the agitation was politically sponsored by individuals uncomfortable with the senator's growing popularity and acceptance across Kogi Central.

It faulted attempts to portray the empowerment initiative as vote-buying without established evidence, insisting that legitimate constituency interventions should not be criminalised merely because they involve financial assistance to beneficiaries.

The group acknowledged that public officials must be accountable but cautioned against using anti-corruption agencies as instruments of political intimidation.

 It stressed that allegations are not proof of guilt and that any investigation must be guided by credible evidence and due process.

The Progressive Elites declared that constituents are satisfied with Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan's representation, pointing to her legislative engagement, grassroots connection and empowerment initiatives as evidence of her commitment to public service.

It maintained that the senator's political standing should be determined by her constituents rather than political pressure groups or opposition-sponsored narratives.

The group also dismissed threats to mobilise against her return to the National Assembly, challenging her opponents to present credible alternatives, verifiable achievements and a convincing development agenda instead of concentrating on attacks against her person.

Expressing confidence in the senator's political resilience, the group declared that she would not be distracted by the controversy but would remain focused on effective representation and the welfare of her constituents.

It urged her supporters to remain calm and united, while calling on political actors to embrace issue-based campaigns and constructive engagement.

The group insisted that the 2027 general elections would provide the people of Kogi Central an opportunity to assess their representative and determine her political future through the ballot.

"The people have a voice, the people have a choice, and the people reserve the ultimate democratic mandate. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan must not be distracted from the responsibility of representing her people," the group declared.

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