Natasha tackles Obi-Kwankwaso group over cash gift probe

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi Central, defended the distribution of millions of naira to her constituents, claiming the funds were allocated in the Federal Government’s budget. She stated she has not received an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to explain the source and disbursement of the cash, which she termed legitimate.

The senator asserted that the programme was transparent and publicly displayed to 600 beneficiaries. The Ok Movement, a political group, accused Natasha of conducting vote-buying, demanding an EFCC probe into the cash distribution. The Movement's DG, John Ughulu, urged the commission to investigate the senator’s actions and prosecute anyone found guilty.

Natasha countered that her constituents should seek similar empowerment opportunities through their own senators instead of demanding an EFCC investigation.