“Manipulation has no place in governance” – Northern groups blast Sen

Northern groups, including the Northern Progressives Movement for Good Governance (NPMGG), have strongly condemned the actions of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, over her recent allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
In a statement, the NPMGG expressed deep concern about the ongoing controversy in the Senate, particularly regarding Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s behaviour, which they described as unethical and manipulative.
Part of the statement signed by Lukman Datijjo, Esq., National Publicity Secretary of the group, read: “We strongly condemn Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s unethical conduct during last Thursday’s plenary session.
“Her actions on the Senate floor not only violated the principles of decorum and legislative ethics but also undermined the integrity of leadership, particularly the dignity expected of women in governance.
“As an organization representing the nineteen Northern States, where women’s political participation is still evolving, we take immense pride in seeing more Northern women rise to leadership positions and break longstanding barriers.
“However, we do not support or condone any woman in leadership who disregards the values of discipline, respect, and decorum in public service.
“We maintain that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s conduct does not reflect the true strength and resilience of Northern women in leadership. Instead, it has done a disservice to the cause of female political representation.