Kogi Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Defends Cash Gifts

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi Central, has responded to the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement's demand for an investigation into her cash gift distribution. The movement, led by John Ughulu, accused her of potential vote-buying and called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the matter.

Akpoti-Uduaghan defended her actions, stating that the cash distribution was based on beneficiaries' preferences for direct financial assistance and was funded by the Federal Government's budget. She noted that she has not received any invitation from the EFCC regarding the cash distribution and expressed her willingness to explain the source and disbursement of the funds if invited.

Akpoti-Uduaghan criticized the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement for not encouraging their senators to provide similar empowerment opportunities to their constituents, suggesting they should focus their efforts on that instead of seeking an investigation into her actions.