A former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili has written an open letter to the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District at Nigerian Senate, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
In the letter posted on her personal X account on Monday, April 14, Ezekwesili described Akpoti-Uduaghan as a trooper whose endurance and courage have helped deepen Nigeria’s democracy.
She said that aside from members of her constituency and Nigerians, millions of people across the globe are inspired by Akpoti-Uduaghan’s strength of conviction.
Also stating that the female lawmaker who was suspended by the Senate leadership has no reason to be outside her office, the former minister said Akpoti-Uduaghan has the right to a fair hearing within the Red Chambers.
Read the full open letter to Akpoti-Uduaghan.
A Letter to Dear Senator @NatashaAkpoti!
Not only your trusted and loyal Kogi Central Constituency stands with you for your stoicism and courageous service that deepen our Democracy and nation-building.
We do!
There are millions of reasonable Nigerians and other people around the world who are inspired by your strength of conviction and are continuing to stand with you until Justice is served.
You have a right to @NGRSenate Fair Hearing through an Independent Panel on your allegation against @Senator_Akpabio.
You have no reason to be outside your office as a legitimately elected Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Your unjust suspension must be immediately terminated by the Nigerian Senate so you resume duties to your people and the nation.
Therefore always remember that:
You. Can. Never. Walk. Alone.
The injustice being done to you will surely not be sustained, Madam Senator.
You are a trooper! ✍🏾✍🏾✍🏾
Why can’t the Federal govt see that while criticising Ndume for not doing anything for Boko haram victims for the past 22yrs in his State that FG is also indicating herself. So for 22yrs the FG has not been able to dislodge Boko haram from the State. It is a shame to the FG
It beats my imagination that pot could be calling kettle black. You must clean up the piece of log tormenting your eyes before can even see the dust in someone’s eyes. Not to talk of helping to clean up. Both Ndume and the Federal government has failed us very woefully, especially in the past 15 years. Our Leaders should take lessons from the Leaders of other civilize Climes they often like to visit and enjoy themselves, but cannot replicate same here. What a massive shame!.