Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has insisted that her probe proceedings at the Senate be broadcast live, asserting that Nigerians have a right to witness the process.
The senator was referred to the Senate Committee on Ethics and Disciplinary Matters following a confrontation with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over seating arrangements in the chamber.
While expressing her willingness to appear before the committee, Akpoti-Uduaghan maintained that the hearing must be conducted transparently and not behind closed doors.
In a statement shared on her Facebook page on Thursday, she revealed that she had previously refrained from making public comments on the matter but had now decided to speak out.
“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.”
The lawmaker urged Nigerians to pay close attention to the proceedings, stressing her commitment to ensuring full transparency.
“And to Nigerians, please be sure to join the probe, which I shall insist would be covered live,” she added.
Additionally, she called on Arise News to host her for an open discussion, stating, “Arise News, set a date and I shall be in your studio in person. Spare no questions.”
She concluded by describing the coming days as crucial for Nigeria’s leadership. “The next few days and weeks shall be interesting but will shape the standard and quality of Nigeria’s leadership,” she said.
