Barring Natasha From Senate Is a Threat to Democracy — CLO Warns
CLO Sounds Alarm Over Senator Natasha’s Exclusion The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) has raised urgent concerns after suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduagha was barred from entering the National Assembly—despite a court order reinstating her. ⚠️ Key Issue: Security agencies blocked Akpoti-Uduagha on Tuesday Police ignored her formal request for protection CLO warns of "legislative recklessness" undermining democracy Why This Matters 🔴 Constitutional Breach: No valid court order justifies her exclusion Violates her mandate to represent Kogi Central 🛑 Dangerous Precedent: Sets tone for political victimization Weakens public trust in democratic institutions 🗣️ CLO’s Strong Stance:“Preventing her from entering is illegal and unconstitutional. This is legislative impunity.”— Comrade Steve Aluko, CLO North-Central Coordinator Timeline of the Crisis 📜 Court Victory: Akpoti-Uduagha secured reinstatement order📩 Formal Notice: Wrote to IGP for police protection🚧 Blockade: Denied entry on resumption day Broader Implications ✅ Democracy at Risk: Selective enforcement of court orders erodes rule of law✅ Constituency Disenfranchised: Kogi Central loses representation✅ Accountability Needed: Who […]