Sen. Natasha
The Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders, CONYL, the umbrella body of youth groups drawn across the six geopolitical zones call upon the Senate leadership and all relevant authorities to recognize the importance of constitutional integrity and allow Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to resume her legitimate legislative duties without further obstruction. Any attempts to prevent her from fulfilling her elected role in the Senate stand as a direct affront to our Constitution and the democratic principles upon which our nation is built.
The issue at stake transcends individual personalities; it is fundamentally about the rights of the good people of Kogi Central who have elected Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan to represent their interests. Every senatorial zone in Nigeria holds an equal right to representation within the Senate. It is both unprecedented and unacceptable for one senatorial zone to claim the authority to hinder another senator from executing the responsibilities entrusted to them by the electorate.
Moreover, it is essential to recognize that the ongoing conflict involving Senator Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan needs to be resolved swiftly and amicably. Our senators must focus their efforts on the pressing issues that affect the daily lives of Nigerians, rather than engaging in disputes that detract from the serious work at hand.
We urge the Senate leadership to refocus their attention on creating policies that will help lift citizens out of poverty and uncertainty, ensuring that families throughout the country can put food on their tables.
We stand in solidarity with the constituents of Kogi Central, advocating for their right to representation. It is imperative that we uphold the tenets of democracy, ensuring that all voices are heard and respected within our esteemed institution.
Signed:
Comrade Goodluck Ibem
President General
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