Natasha defends cash grants, OK Movement seeks EFCC probe
Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, defends her cash grants to constituents, but the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement calls for an EFCC probe over vote-bu Read More: https://punchng.com/natasha-defends-cash-grants-ok-movement-seeks-efcc-probe/
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi Central, defended her decision to distribute large cash grants to constituents during an empowerment programme, asserting that the intervention was based on beneficiaries' preferences for direct financial assistance. However, the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement called for an investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of vote-buying.
The senator's decision came under scrutiny after photos and videos of the cash distribution were circulated on social media, sparking debates about the propriety and purpose of the handouts.
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