Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, suspended Kogi central senator, has expressed her eagerness to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr with her constituents on Tuesday.
She also alleged that any violent acts during the visit should be blamed on Senate President Godswill Akpabio; Usman Ododo, Kogi governor; and Yahaya Bello, former governor of the state.
“My dear people of Kogi Central, I look forward to our PEACEFUL Sallah celebrations today,” she wrote on Facebook.
“However, should we be met with or infiltrated by violence, Nigerians should hold Gov Òdodo, Yahaya Bello & SP Godswill Akpabio wholly responsible.”
The lawmaker issued her statement shortly after the Kogi police command asked her to cancel the planned Eid-el-Fitr celebration rally in the central senatorial district of the state.
In a statement on Monday, the senator’s media team dismissed speculation about a possible cancellation of the visit.
The statement was made after the Kogi government placed a ban on rallies and public gatherings in the state over “credible security reports”.
Meawhile the Chairman of Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State, Amoka Monday, imposed a curfew across the council area, citing security concerns following a ban on political rallies and unregulated public gatherings.
In a statement personally signed by Monday, he declared that the curfew was necessary to maintain peace and order in line with the directives of the Kogi State Government and the state’s Commissioner of Police.
“The curfew, which takes immediate effect, restricts movement and gatherings in designated areas.
“Anyone found loitering or assembling in restricted zones without clearance from the relevant authorities will be arrested and prosecuted,” the statement read.
Monday emphasised that the security and stability of residents remain his administration’s priority, warning that any actions capable of disrupting public peace would not be tolerated.
“The safety of our people is paramount. We will not allow any situation that could jeopardise the peace and stability of our communities,” he added.
The chairman noted that the decision to impose the curfew was a proactive measure to prevent any potential security breaches.
He assured all that the LG administration is working closely with security agencies to monitor the situation and take necessary actions to uphold law and order.
The curfew and ban on political rallies are part of broader efforts by the Kogi State Government to maintain peace, curb misinformation, and ensure that all public gatherings are conducted in a lawful manner.
Residents have been urged to comply with the directive and cooperate with security agencies to ensure the safety of lives and property.
The administration also appealed to the public to remain calm and continue their daily activities within the bounds of the law.
