Homecoming: ‘I Didn’t Break Any Law, We’ve Right to Gatherings, Celebrations’ – Akpoti-Uduaghan

The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Mrs. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has described her homecoming as lawful, stating that she and her constituents have the right to gatherings and celebrations.

This comes following the ban on rallies and public gatherings by the Kogi State Police Command amid the announcement of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s homecoming.

William Aya, the Public Relations Officer of Kogi Police in a statement had warned the organisers to cancel the event due to potential threats to public safety.

“The call for cancellation becomes necessary, noting that intelligence reveals that some hoodlums plan to hijack the process and cause a disturbance of peace in the State. The Command cannot afford to jeopardize the existing peace the state is currently enjoying,” the statement noted.

However, the Senator went ahead with her return, stressing that it is a peaceful gathering to celebrate Sallah with her constituents.

“Yesterday, we heard on the news that rallies and gatherings will not be allowed, that roads will be blocked, and convoys leading into the state will not be permitted. I knew that we were the targets. But then I said, this is not political season, this is not campaign time,” she said while addressing her constituents.

Akpoti-Uduaghan added: “We are not having a rally. This is just me, the Senator representing Kogi Central, coming down to her people to celebrate this festive time – the Sallah with you, and there is nothing wrong with that. I am breaking no law. This is Nigeria. We have the right to be free, to express our choice in gatherings and celebrations.”