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The recall process will enhance democracy and keep legislators on their toes.


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The Campaign for Democracy has stated that the measures implemented by the suspended senator from Kogi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, following the “preventable” crisis that emerged several weeks ago, have subjected Nigeria’s reputation to scrutiny on an international stage.

The leading civil society organization voiced worry that instead of tackling the fundamental problems related to her suspension through Nigeria’s democratic systems, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan opted for “a smear campaign against the Senate as an institution.”

On Thursday, the organization issued a statement under their President’s signature stating that Akpoti-Uduaghan’s actions both domestically and internationally have unfortunately tarnished Nigeria’s reputation from the onset of this dispute; thus, they demanded her apology.

As per the organization, this constitutes severe misbehavior towards Nigeria.

Nevertheless, the statement urged esteemed Nigerian leaders to consistently recognize instances where they should refrain from engaging in opposition politics concerning sensitive national matters, for the country’s benefit.

More concerning is the distortion of facts leading up to her suspension, along with her persistent claim of sexual harassment allegations against the Senate President as justification for the initial actions taken against her.

“Bringing this kind of misinformation onto an international platform and falsely portraying Nigeria at the Inter Parliamentary Union to express these opinions can only be termed as severe misconduct towards the nation, warranting her apology. It’s important not to confuse this matter with political issues,” the statement read.

The CD expressed confusion about why the beleaguered senator had lost faith in Nigeria’s judicial system.

“The CSO pointed out that having already brought her concerns to the court, she should have let the legal proceedings unfold as intended,” they stated.

It pointed out that resorting to media trials, soliciting pity from international spectators while discrediting the institutions capable of addressing her issues has diminished the empathy she might have received from impartial civil society organizations and Nigerians as a whole.

Her present adversarial strategy does not serve any constructive purpose apart from bringing scorn upon Nigeria’s democratic institutions.

“As a public servant, she must maintain the integrity of her position and foster national unity instead of involving the nation in unwarranted international disputes,” stated the leading proponent of enhanced democracy.

The activists praised the voters of Kogi Central for upholding their constitutional rights by initiating a recall process, stating, “This represents a crucial move toward bolstering democracy in Nigeria.”

“If legislators realize that their positions are not assured and can be influenced by public sentiment, they would focus more on serving others rather than pursuing personal gains. Being accountable is essential,” they stated.

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