The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nigeria’s North Central zone has called for the immediate reinstatement of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing her recent suspension from the Senate as unfair and undemocratic.
During its inaugural zonal meeting on Monday in Lafia, Nasarawa State, the party strongly criticized the suspension, stating that her continued absence from the National Assembly deprives the people of Kogi Central of representation and hampers progress in women’s political participation.
In a communiqué signed by Zonal Secretary Hon. Francis Orogu, and issued at the meeting chaired by the North Central PDP leadership, the party maintained that the suspension “undermines democratic representation” and urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio to lift it immediately.
“Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has shown courage and commitment to service. She is not alone in this fight. We stand with her and urge the leadership of the National Assembly to reinstate her immediately,” Orogu said.
The party also passed a vote of confidence in the zonal leadership led by Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, commending him for a successful zonal congress and for working to unify the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
On security, the PDP expressed deep concern over rising violence across the North Central and urged religious leaders to focus on promoting moral values rather than dabbling in partisan politics. The party also called on the Federal Government to address insecurity and avoid distractions linked to early politicking for 2027.
