Senator Natasha Explains Why She Invited Akpabio to Project Commissioning

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, says her invitation to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other lawmakers to attend project commissioning in her constituency was in line with legislative protocol.

The lawmaker explained that she followed due parliamentary process by routing her invitation through the presiding officer, as required by Senate procedure, and requested that it be read officially on the floor of the chamber.

“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 in a statement on Thursday.

Akpoti-Uduaghan, who marks her second year in office this week, barely two months after being reinstated from suspension, said the move was to ensure inclusivity and transparency in her activities as a legislator.

“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.

She noted that her decision underscored her respect for institutional norms and commitment to due process, stressing that the commissioning ceremonies were about public service and community development, not personal recognition.