LATEST: Senator-elect Natasha Akpoti Accuses Governor Yahaya Bello’s Henchmen Of Attempted Murder

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She alleged that individuals associated with the governor fired at her vehicle…CONTINUE READING

Akpoti-Uduaghan made these claims during her appearance on the Tuesday episode of Channels Television’s Politics Today.

“I heard gunshots; I had his associates shoot at my vehicle; I possess video evidence of the incident.

“It occurred recently; they were wearing APC shirts, and one of them was identified as Amoka, who served as the returning officer for Okehi local government.

He led a group of ten individuals in opening fire on my vehicle. I have the incident captured on video,” she stated.

Expanding on her statement, the newly elected senator expressed concern regarding the governor’s recent acknowledgment of her victory as the legitimate candidate for Kogi Central.

She criticized the governor’s remarks, underscoring the inconsistency of endangering lives and labeling it as the ‘essence of democracy.’

“He claimed that this is the essence of politics; this is not the essence of politics. You should not endanger lives, damage property, or disrupt the electoral process merely to secure victory for your candidate and call it the ‘essence of democracy,'” she remarked.

Akpoti-Uduaghan also alleged that the governor deliberately obstructed crucial routes within the state to hinder the smooth flow of the election.

“Furthermore, the governor deliberately blocked roads. A day prior to the election, he dug trenches, obstructing five roads.

This was an attempt to prevent the election from taking place, potentially placing my life in jeopardy.

“It was the day before the election, but thankfully, we had bulldozers and worked throughout the night to fill the trenches so that the election could proceed,” she added.

Nonetheless, the politician stressed that despite the threats, she persevered to ensure she did not portray an image of vulnerability for women involved in or aspiring to enter the realm of political leadership.

“A lot transpired that we couldn’t even disclose to the media because I didn’t want to appear as if I was constantly seeking assistance.

I had to demonstrate strength; I didn’t want to discourage other women like me from venturing into politics and thinking, ‘Oh, it’s too violent, it’s too unstable,'” she affirmed.