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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has explained that her invitation to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other lawmakers for the commissioning of projects in Kogi aligns with legislative protocol.
On Thursday, the senator extended the invitation to Akpabio and her colleagues to attend the project commissioning in her constituency, barely two months after she was reinstated from suspension.
Marking her second year in office this week, Akpoti-Uduaghan said she followed the proper parliamentary channel by sending her invitation through the presiding officer, in line with Senate procedure, and requested that the letter be officially read on the floor.
“Today, as is customary for announcements of such nature, I wrote a letter to the Senate through the presiding officer to the Senate President to read on the floor,” she said in a statement.
“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.”
The senator said her decision demonstrated a commitment to due process and respect for institutional norms, stressing that the celebration of her achievements and project inaugurations was centered on public service rather than personal recognition.
My invitation letter to Akpabio is senators’ procedural, not personal – Natasha
