Homecoming: My Husband Suggested the Helicopter Idea to Outsmart Kogi Government’s Traps — Natasha
Suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has revealed that her husband proposed the idea of using a helicopter for her recent visit to her constituency for a homecoming Sallah celebration, following restrictions imposed by the Kogi State government on political gatherings and convoys.
Akpoti-Uduaghan shared this during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Thursday night, as monitored by our correspondent.
Despite the state government’s restrictions on such events, a large crowd of supporters gathered in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State to welcome the embattled senator. Addressing the crowd, Akpoti-Uduaghan reaffirmed her connection to her people, stating: “This is my home, this is my town. Nobody and nothing can stop me from coming home. I am the daughter of the late Dr. Abdul Akpoti.”
When asked about the decision to use a helicopter, she explained, “It was my husband’s idea. Since all roads leading to my house were blocked, he suggested we use a helicopter instead.”
The senator maintained that the restrictions were intentionally imposed to prevent her from visiting her constituents, as they coincided with her planned homecoming.
“But I didn’t break any law. The gathering took place on my property. I built the road leading to my house. So, there was no law broken,” she insisted.
The Kogi State government had justified the restrictions the day before her visit, citing security concerns. However, Akpoti-Uduaghan’s supporters viewed the move as a political strategy aimed at suppressing opposition voices in the state.
