Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has called for a live broadcast of her Senate probe to ensure transparency.
The senator, who has been referred to the Senate’s Ethics and Disciplinary Committee following a disagreement with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over seating arrangements, insists that the proceedings should not be held behind closed doors.
In a statement posted on social media on Thursday, Akpoti-Uduaghan revealed that she had previously chosen to stay silent on Senate matters but had now decided to speak up. She urged Nigerians to pay close attention to the proceedings, noting her commitment to openness and accountability.
The senator also shared a petition written by a group called Northern Youths Advocacy for Excellence (NOYAD), which requested the Senate to investigate her for alleged corruption, breach of trust, and victimization of local content committee staff.
“This petition came to my notice a few hours ago,” she wrote. “In as much as I have refrained from publicly speaking on the matter and a lot of occurrences at the Senate under Senate President Akpabio, it’s about time I break my silence.”
Akpoti-Uduaghan further made an open invitation to a national television station to host her for a discussion on the matter.
“Arise News, set a date and I shall be in your studio in person. Spare no questions,” she wrote.
“And to Nigerians, please be sure to join the probe which I shall insist would be covered live.
“The next few days and weeks shall be interesting but will shape the standard and quality of Nigeria’s leadership.”
