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My invitation to Akpabio followed legislative custom – Sen Natasha Akpoti
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has explained that her invitation to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other lawmakers for a project commissioning event in her state followed proper legislative procedure.
The senator, who recently marked her second year in office, said the invitation was made through a formal letter submitted to the Senate via the presiding officer, in line with parliamentary custom.
“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,” Akpoti-Uduaghan said in a statement on Thursday.
She noted that the invitation was not about self-celebration but a reflection of her progressive spirit and commitment to due process.
“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.
Akpoti-Uduaghan stated that the event was meant to celebrate public service and the commissioning of projects for the benefit of her constituents, not personal recognition.
The senator had earlier clashed with Senate President Akpabio on February 20 over seating arrangements in the upper chamber, after which she accused him of sexual harassment, an allegation he denied.
Subsequently, on March 6, the Senate suspended her for six months following the adoption of a report by the Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions.
She was reinstated on September 24 and has since resumed active participation in legislative duties.
On October 18, Akpoti-Uduaghan attended a legislative retreat organized by the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development.
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Most recently, she sponsored a bill seeking to establish a National Centre for Autism and six zonal centres across the country to promote early diagnosis, research, education, and care for persons with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
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