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| Senator Akpabio Is Conducting A Coup In Kogi Central by malali(op): 10:39pm On Sep 11, 2025 |
The American Embassy, Abuja, Nigeria The British High Commission, Abuja, Nigeria European Union Delegation to Nigeria United Nations Human Rights Office, Nigeria Subject: Urgent Attention Required: Undemocratic and Unconstitutional Actions by Senator Godswill Akpabio Dear Sir/Madam, I write to formally draw your urgent attention to a matter of grave concern regarding the ongoing attempt by Senator Godswill Akpabio, President of the Nigerian Senate, to undermine the democratic mandate of the people of Kogi Central. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, duly elected by the citizens of Kogi Central in the 2023 general elections, completed a six-month suspension imposed for alleged insubordination. There have been no new infractions committed by Senator Akpoti since her suspension. Yet, Senator Akpabio has taken unconstitutional measures to bar her from resuming her legislative duties, citing procedural pretexts. This is not only a violation of the Nigerian Constitution but a breach of the democratic rights of hundreds of thousands of Nigerian voters. It is evident that this action is part of a broader strategy to use personal influence and entrenched political networks to consolidate power, suppress dissent, and trample on the principle of representation. By attempting to extend punishment beyond its legal limit, Senator Akpabio is effectively violating the principle of double jeopardy, which forbids multiple punishments for the same alleged misconduct. This conduct constitutes a serious affront to democratic norms and, under global human rights standards, may amount to acts that traverse into treasonable offenses, particularly where elected officials and the electorate are being systematically disenfranchised. In light of these developments, we urge your offices to: 1. Publicly express concern over the obstruction of Senator Akpoti’s constitutional mandate. 2. Consider the suspension or revocation of visas for Senator Akpabio, his immediate family, and any individuals found to have participated in these unconstitutional actions, in accordance with international norms on democracy and human rights. 3. Monitor and report any further actions that seek to undermine democratic representation in Nigeria. The Nigerian Constitution vests sovereignty in the people, and no legislative chamber or individual can supersede that mandate. International scrutiny is essential to ensure that Nigeria’s democratic institutions are not hijacked by personal ambition or political vendetta. We trust that your offices will treat this matter with the urgency and seriousness it demands. The people of Kogi Central, and indeed the Nigerian populace, cannot be silenced without consequence. Sincerely, Malali, Concerned Citizen.
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| Re: Senator Akpabio Is Conducting A Coup In Kogi Central by asolocoaso: 10:49pm On Sep 11, 2025 |
The same coup, the "civilians" fought tooth and nail with the military.......now we have the civilians doing coups. |
| Re: Senator Akpabio Is Conducting A Coup In Kogi Central by helinues: 11:01pm On Sep 11, 2025 |
No be only coup but coupe. No be must to be using English words that you don't understand. Coup is by overtaking the government. Is Natasha a governor or a president? |
| Re: Senator Akpabio Is Conducting A Coup In Kogi Central by malali(op): 11:03pm On Sep 11, 2025 |
helinues:A coup d’état is the sudden, illegal overthrow of a government or its key leaders, usually carried out by a small group, often involving the military, political insiders, or other elites. The goal is to seize power quickly without following constitutional or legal procedures. What Akpabio is doing denying Senator Natasha back into senate is an illegal overthrow Senator Natasha is a key leader in Kogi central Akapbio and his Ethics committee are the political insiders There is no constitutional or legal procedure that supports indefinite suspension |
| Re: Senator Akpabio Is Conducting A Coup In Kogi Central by SeeWahala: 11:08pm On Sep 11, 2025 |
helinues:This one thinks coups can happen only to a country's president ![]() |
| Re: Senator Akpabio Is Conducting A Coup In Kogi Central by helinues: 11:12pm On Sep 11, 2025 |
malali:And I asked, is Natasha an elected governor or president that Akpabio want to overtake? |
| Re: Senator Akpabio Is Conducting A Coup In Kogi Central by helinues: 11:12pm On Sep 11, 2025 |
SeeWahala:Read and comprehend |
| Re: Senator Akpabio Is Conducting A Coup In Kogi Central by SeeWahala: 11:14pm On Sep 11, 2025 |
helinues:You're just further showcasing the reality that you are ignorant of the subject in focus |
| Re: Senator Akpabio Is Conducting A Coup In Kogi Central by SeeWahala: 11:15pm On Sep 11, 2025 |
helinues:This one thinks once you perform or oversee a coup then IT MUST BE YOU, THE COUP PLOTTER WHO BENEFITS FROM IT |
| Re: Senator Akpabio Is Conducting A Coup In Kogi Central by helinues: 11:16pm On Sep 11, 2025 |
SeeWahala:Some repeating same line. For once, try and be creative |
| Re: Senator Akpabio Is Conducting A Coup In Kogi Central by helinues: 11:16pm On Sep 11, 2025 |
SeeWahala:And should that warrant you crying about this? |
| Re: Senator Akpabio Is Conducting A Coup In Kogi Central by SeeWahala: 11:18pm On Sep 11, 2025 |
helinues:Let me make it interesting then answer me this question . . . Kaduna Nzuorgu plotted a coup, do you feel he wanted to take over the presidency for himself to rule or someone else? 🤔 |
| Re: Senator Akpabio Is Conducting A Coup In Kogi Central by helinues: 11:19pm On Sep 11, 2025 |
SeeWahala:Answer you? Sorry I am not idle here |
| Re: Senator Akpabio Is Conducting A Coup In Kogi Central by helinues: 11:25pm On Sep 11, 2025 |
KingOfPeaceJoy:What radarada is this one talking about |
| Re: Senator Akpabio Is Conducting A Coup In Kogi Central by RISQUE: 11:49pm On Sep 11, 2025 |
malali:Akpabio is feeling like a demigod. Make him no worry, na him time. |
| Re: Senator Akpabio Is Conducting A Coup In Kogi Central by okpouman: 12:06am On Sep 12, 2025 |
The senate and akpabio have directly attacked the people of kogi central |
| Re: Senator Akpabio Is Conducting A Coup In Kogi Central by malali(op): 12:34am On Sep 12, 2025 |
okpouman:Senator Akpabio and his allies are staging a coup d’état. By blocking a duly elected senator without ballot or constitutional backing, they are stripping Kogi Central of its mandate. Their wordplay and twisted legal interpretations are nothing but subversion of democracy. |
| Re: Senator Akpabio Is Conducting A Coup In Kogi Central by kunle4toyeyaho: 4:32am On Sep 12, 2025 |
okpouman:... nobody is attacking KOgi central people. Are you saying the senate should subvert judicial process?Let her wait till the matter is concluded or she withdraws the case from law court |
| Re: Senator Akpabio Is Conducting A Coup In Kogi Central by malali(op): 8:38am On Sep 12, 2025 |
kunle4toyeyaho:This argument holds no merit, it is nothing more than a beer parlour excuse. When a governor is elected and the runner-up challenges the result in court, the governor continues to serve until judgment is delivered. We don’t lock up Government House and leave the state without leadership simply because a case is pending. The same applies to a landlord and tenant. Once in court, the landlord cannot lock out the tenant; the tenant must retain full access until the case is decided. In the same way, Akpabio has no legal right to stop Senator Natasha from resuming her seat without a specific court order to that effect. By blocking her, he is playing dangerously with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Such open subversion of the law can only end one way: with his removal as Senate President. Akpabio is not disciplining anyone, he is breaking the law. |
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