Obi-Kwankwaso Movement Demands Probe of Senator's Cash Program

The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's cash empowerment programme, claiming it amounts to vote-buying. John Ughulu, the Director-General of the OK Movement, issued a statement in Abuja, calling for an inquiry into the programme's circumstances and the prosecution of any wrongdoers.

Ughulu condemned the cash distribution as a disgrace to the Senate, asserting that public officials should not use financial incentives to sway electoral choices. Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, defended her actions during an empowerment programme marking her third anniversary in the 10th National Assembly, stating that the decision to distribute cash was based on constituents' preferences for immediate financial assistance over equipment.

The controversy arose after images of cash distribution circulated on social media, raising questions about the appropriateness of such displays during empowerment events.