Supporters of suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, have taken to the streets ahead of her homecoming rally despite a ban on public gatherings imposed by Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo.
On Monday, Kogi Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, reinforced the government’s directive, warning that the planned rally violates the ban on political gatherings. He urged Akpoti-Uduaghan to cancel the Sallah rally scheduled in the Kogi Central Senatorial District.
However, recent images circulating online from Tuesday, April 1, show enthusiastic supporters holding placards in solidarity with the suspended lawmaker.
Some of the inscriptions read: “Welcome home, worthy daughter of Ebiraland. The people of Okene are solidly behind you.”, “The people of Adavi are solidly behind you.”
The show of support comes amid rising political tension in Kogi State, as loyalists continue to rally around Akpoti-Uduaghan despite the official ban.