Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has clarified that her invitation to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other lawmakers for the commissioning of constituency projects in Kogi State was strictly in line with legislative procedure, not a personal gesture.
The lawmaker extended the invitation on Thursday — two months after returning from suspension — as part of events marking her second year in office.
In a statement, Akpoti-Uduaghan explained that she followed parliamentary convention by channeling her invitation through the Senate leadership.
“Today, as is customary for announcements of such nature, I wrote a letter to the Senate through the presiding officer for the Senate President to read on the floor,” she said.
She noted that the invitation was meant to promote inclusiveness rather than personal celebration.
“I put out the invitation so it wouldn’t seem like I was celebrating in isolation. I’m a progressive person. Even with ongoing court cases, I continue to carry out my duties in the chamber and follow proper procedures,” she added.
Akpoti-Uduaghan emphasized that her approach underscores her commitment to due process and respect for legislative institutions, stressing that the commissioning of projects was about public service and community development, not personal recognition.
