Kogi, Nigeria – Supporters of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, di suspended Senator for Kogi Central, don waka go street to prepare for her homecoming rally, despite wetin Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo don ban on public gatherings. Di ban dey effective since last week, and Kogi State Commissioner of Police Miller Dantawaye don emphasize say di rally dey violate di government directive.
On Monday, Dantawaye talk say it go better for Akpoti-Uduaghan to cancel di rally wey dem plan for Sallah celebration inside Kogi Central Senatorial District. He warn say dem go take action if di rally go ahead as planned.
Despite di threat, images wey don dey circulate online on Tuesday, April 1, show say her supporters dey enthusiastic as dem hold placards wey show solidarity for di suspended lawmaker. Some of di placards wey people carry read: “Welcome home, worthy daughter of Ebiraland” and “Di people of Adavi dey solidly behind you.”
Dis show of support originate from di rising political tension wey dey Kogi State. Many of Akpoti-Uduaghan loyalists don refuse to back down, even with di official ban wey dey stop gatherings. Political observers go dey watch how di situation go unfold as di homecoming rally date dey approach.
“Di people of Okene dey solidly behind Natasha; we no go allow any government wahala stop us,” one supporter declare as dem arrange for di rally. Di political environment for state dey charged, and many dey eager to see how dis ban go affect di coming events.
As di rally date dey draw near, police don increase their presence for Kogi Central area, and many don dey wonder whether dis rally go go ahead or wetin go happen if dem decide to hold am despite di ban.
