Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the unsealing of the office of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi central.
The Senate through the Deputy Director, Sergeant-At-Arms, Alabi Adedeji, on Tuesday reopened the office in suite 2.05 of the senate wing, paving the way for the lawmaker’s return to legislative duties.
Recall that the senator’s office had been under lock and key since she was suspended from the red chamber on March 6, 2025.
Reacting to the unsealing of the lawmaker’s office in a statement, Atiku said Nigerians can overcome tyranny if they stand united.
“It is reassuring that the voice of reason has prevailed at last with the unsealing of the office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
“Though the precious time denied the people of Kogi Central in the Senate can never be reclaimed, this struggle has not been in vain. It has proven, once again, that when we stand together, we can triumph over tyranny,” the statement said.
Atiku also slammed President Bola Tinubu over the recently lifted emergency rule in Rivers, accusing the commander-in-chief of subverting Nigeria’s democracy.
“The suspension of Governor Simi Fubara and lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly, the unlawful suspension of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, and the weaponisation of state institutions to harass and intimidate opposition voices are not isolated acts,” he added.
