‘I’m available for EFCC’s probe if invited’ for sharing millions of naira to constituents, Senator Natasha dares Obi-Kwankwaso Movement

Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has reacted to scathing criticism trailing her distribution of millions of naira to her constituents, expressed her readiness to face EFCC probe.

Reacting to calls by Obi Kwankwaso Movement to probe her over the source of large sums of money, the female lawmaker said it was an empowerment to her constituents, and expressed her readiness to answer the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,.EFCC if invited to explain.

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The lawmaker revealed that the cash she distributed was already provided in the 2026 national budget, stressed that it was Empowerment initiative for her constituents and insisted that the exercise was conducted openly.

According to her, she was yet to receive EFCC invitation, noting that she will willingly oblige, if she was invited.

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Making clarification in the video which has gone viral, Natasha in response to OK Movement, ruled out vote-buying allegation, saying election was months away and the distribution was a financial support given to beneficiaries.

“The was sourced from FG budgetary provision and not an undisclosed personal arrangements as I have nothing to hide”.

“I have not been invited by the EFCC. But, of course, if I’m invited, I will turn up and explain the following things. Number one, the cash empowerment was money from the Federal Government. It’s budgeted by the Federal Government.”

She disclosed that 600 constituents benefitted from the empowerment as the money was openly displayed.

The Senator said the money was openly displayed, highlighting transparency in the distribution.

She questioned the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement for urging the EFCC to probe instead of pressuring political Representatives to pursue similar empowerment programmes for their constituents.

She added that Senators and House of Representatives have budgets to empower their constituents also.

Natasha urged those criticising her not to dissipate energies for nothing, but should engage their own representatives on delivering similar opportunities.

The senator said, “I don’t know how authentic you are. But if you are, you have your senators in the Senate, and they’re also able to bring these same opportunities to you.

“So, rather than using your efforts to call on EFCC to investigate why I am giving such an amount of money to my constituents, I think you should channel that energy to your senators and tell them to do the same for you.”

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