Group Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plot to Use Fake Constituents to Recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

 

A group called Action Collective has raised concerns over an alleged plot to use fictitious constituents to initiate a recall process against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the Senate.

The Kogi Central-based pressure group revealed the supposed plan on Wednesday, claiming that a scheme is underway to fabricate names of supposed constituents seeking to recall the senator. The group alleges that the plot is being orchestrated by individuals opposed to her, both within and outside the Senate.

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan is currently serving a six-month suspension imposed on her due to alleged misconduct and violations of Senate rules. Before her suspension, she had accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment and obstructing her efforts to represent her constituents effectively.

In a statement issued in Abuja, signed by its coordinator, Dr. Onimisi Ibrahim, Action Collective claimed that intelligence sources had exposed the plot, linking it to allies of those opposing the senator in the Senate. The group suggested that this move was part of a broader strategy to undermine her ongoing pursuit of justice, both domestically and internationally.

“We have credible information that a former governor in Kogi State has been approached to execute this malicious plan,” the group stated. “Additionally, some staff members of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have reportedly been recruited to facilitate the recall process.”

According to the group, the recall scheme is said to be a costly project, reportedly requiring over two million dollars. It involves recruiting individuals from various local government areas in Kogi State, who would be paid to falsely sign recall petitions.

The group further alleged that highly placed INEC staff had been offered substantial sums to endorse the fraudulent process. Action Collective urged the public, civil society organizations, human rights activists, the media, and security agencies to remain vigilant and carefully scrutinize any documents related to the planned recall.

“Now is the time for action to prevent this scheme from succeeding. A stitch in time saves nine,” the group warned.