Atiku also accused President Tinubu of subverting Nigeria’s democracy with his actions.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the unsealing of the office of senator representing Kogi central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
Speaking on Tuesday via a post he shared on his official X page, the former Vice-President noted that voice of reasoning eventually prevailed.
TheNiche had earlier reported that the Deputy Director, Sergeant-At-Arms, Alabi Adedeji, unlocked Natasha’s office on Tuesday, paving the way for the federal lawmaker’s return to legislative duties.
The senator’s office had been under lock and key since she was suspended from the red chamber on March 6.
Reacting to the development, Atiku said unsealing the Kogi senator’s office shows Nigerians can overcome tyranny if they stand united.
“It is reassuring that the voice of reason has prevailed at last with the unsealing of the office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
“Though the precious time denied the people of Kogi Central in the Senate can never be reclaimed, this struggle has not been in vain. It has proven, once again, that when we stand together, we can triumph over tyranny,” he wrote.
Atiku went on to slam President Bola Tinubu over the recently lifted emergency rule in Rivers, accusing the commander-in-chief of subverting Nigeria’s democracy.
“The suspension of Governor Simi Fubara and lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly, the unlawful suspension of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, and the weaponisation of state institutions to harass and intimidate opposition voices are not isolated acts,” he added.
