Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan received a rousing welcome from supporters in Kogi State on Tuesday, despite a government ban on rallies and processions.
Supporters from Kogi Central’s five local government areas gathered early in Ihima, Okehi LGA, to welcome the embattled PDP lawmaker.
Amid music and celebration, she arrived dramatically in a white helicopter, sparking cheers.
Addressing the crowd, Akpoti-Uduaghan dismissed the government’s restrictions, insisting she was merely celebrating Sallah with her constituents.
Akpoti-Uduaghan said, “Yesterday, we heard on the news that rallies and gatherings will not be allowed, that roads will be blocked, and convoys leading into the state will not be allowed.
“I knew that we were the targets. But then I said, this is not political season, this is not campaign time.”