Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has called for a live broadcast of her Senate probe proceedings, insisting on transparency in the process.
The senator, who was referred to the Senate’s Ethics and Disciplinary Committee following a dispute with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over seating arrangements, said she is ready to face the panel but opposes any closed-door hearings.
In a statement shared on social media on Thursday, Akpoti-Uduaghan disclosed that she had refrained from speaking publicly on the issue and other Senate matters but had now decided to break her silence. She urged Nigerians to follow the proceedings closely, emphasizing her commitment to accountability.
The senator also shared a petition from a group called the Northern Youths Advocacy for Excellence (NOYAD), which called on the Senate to investigate and discipline her over allegations of 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.”
She further invited a national television station to host her for a public discussion.
“Arise News, set a date, and I shall be in your studio in person. Spare no questions,” she stated.
Akpoti-Uduaghan vowed to insist on a live broadcast of the probe, declaring that the outcome of the proceedings would shape the standard of leadership in Nigeria.
