Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has made serious allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, claiming he instructed former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to orchestrate her assassination. She stated that the plan was to disguise the act as a community attack in Kogi State rather than a politically motivated act in Abuja. Akpoti-Uduaghan also accused the current Kogi Governor, Usman Ododo, of being complicit in these efforts.
These allegations come amidst a backdrop of political tension, including Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension from the Senate and a recall effort allegedly driven by Akpabio. She has reported the threats to security agencies but only recently made them public. Neither Akpabio, Bello, nor Ododo have responded to these claims, which have raised significant security concerns in Kogi Central.
This situation underscores the volatile nature of Nigerian politics and the challenges faced by public officials in ensuring their safety while navigating political rivalries.
