Akpoti: Invitation to Akpabio, Senators Follows Senate Procedure, Not Personal

Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has clarified that her recent invitation to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other lawmakers to attend project commissioning events in her state was purely procedural, and not a personal gesture.

The senator, who marked her second year in office this week, extended the invitation on Thursday—two months after returning from suspension.

Akpoti-Uduaghan explained that she wrote to the Senate through the presiding officer, as is customary for such announcements, for the letter to be read on the floor.

“Today, as is customary for announcements of such nature, I wrote a letter to the Senate through the presiding officer to the Senate President to read on the floor,” she said.

The lawmaker stressed that the invitation was intended to ensure inclusivity, noting, “I put out the invitation so it wouldn’t seem like I was celebrating in isolation. I’m a progressive person. Even with ongoing court cases, I continue to carry out my duties in the chamber and follow proper procedures.”

She added that her approach demonstrates her respect for due process and institutions, and that her celebration of achievements and project inaugurations is about public service, rather than personal recognition.