The Digest:
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has framed her security not in state-assigned escorts but in faith and constituency support, a subtle yet sharp contrast to the Senate President's recent appeal for protection.
Key Points:
- Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan responded to Senate President Akpabio’s plea to review the withdrawal of police escorts from lawmakers.
- In a Facebook post, she stated that “Allah Almighty” and her Kogi Central constituents are her true security.
- Her comment alluded to her past suspension from the Senate, during which her own security was withdrawn.
- Akpabio had expressed concern that some senators might not be able to return home safely for the holidays without police protection.
- The controversy stems from President Tinubu’s November directive to redeploy police officers from VIPs to core community duties.
- Senator Abdul Ningi also raised concerns, calling for the policy to be applied uniformly to all VIPs.
- The debate highlights the tension between personal security, political privilege, and national policing priorities.
Sources: Leadership, The Cable
