Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has revealed she has been repeatedly approached by individuals from the Presidency and fellow senators to defect to the ruling APC, but has firmly rejected the overtures.
Key Points:
Akpoti-Uduaghan stated she has “been approached many times” by high-level figures, including from the Presidency.
She insisted she will not “follow the bandwagon” or succumb to “threats or cajolery.”
The senator confirmed ongoing PDP talks about her 2027 re-election bid but made no final decision.
She welcomed a potential 2027 contest against former Governor Yahaya Bello, saying, “Bring it on.”
Akpoti-Uduaghan won her seat after a tribunal nullified the APC candidate’s victory.
She warned that a prolonged PDP internal crisis could force her to “explore other options.”
The senator emphasized valuing her “peace” and current political space over defection.
In a climate where party loyalty is often negotiable, her stance reflects a rare commitment to political identity, rooted not in convenience but in conviction.
Sources: Mic On Podcast interview with Seun Okinbaloye