Again, OK Movement, Natasha clash over constituency cash giveaway

The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement and Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan continue their dispute over her distribution of millions of naira to constituents. Akpoti-Uduaghan criticized the movement for calling on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate her cash empowerment programme, which she claims was funded through a Federal Government budgetary provision.

In response, the movement's director-general, John Ughulu, stated that elected officials must be held accountable and questioned whether similar cash distributions occurred during Akpoti-Uduaghan's electoral campaign. Ughulu also urged the senator to explain if such practices were involved in securing her victory in the National Assembly.

The movement dismissed suggestions that their criticism was politically motivated and emphasized that the same standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability should apply across all political parties. They warned of pursuing lawful means to seek accountability if the EFCC or relevant agencies fail to investigate credible allegations.