Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Tuesday received a rousing homecoming by her supporters and residents of the Ihima community of Kogi despite the state government’s ban on rallies and processions.
As early as 8 a.m, her supporters from the five local government areas of Kogi Central that Senator Natasha represents gathered at the Ihima community of Okehi Local Government Area to welcome the lawmaker.
Several local musicians took turns entertaining the people that attended the celebration while they awaited the arrival of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
It did not, however, take long before the embattled Senator arrived at the place in a white helicopter, eliciting cheers and applause from her teeming supporters.
“Yesterday, we heard on the news that rallies, gatherings will not be allowed, that roads will be blocked, and convoys leading into the state will not be allowed. I knew that we were the targets. But then I said, this is not political season, this is not campaign time.
“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,” the lawmaker said.