Politics
BREAKING: Inspector-General Egbetokun Shuns Senator Natasha’s Request To Restore Police Protection Ahead Of Plenary Resumption
SaharaReporters learnt that the IGP however failed to restore the federal lawmaker’s security details and there has been no official response from the Nigerian police.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has formally notified the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, of her scheduled return to the National Assembly on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, following a recent Federal High Court ruling that overturned her suspension from the Senate.
SaharaReporters learnt that the IGP however failed to restore the federal lawmaker’s security details and there has been no official response from the Nigerian police.
In a letter titled “Police Acknowledgement – Notification of Resumption and Request for Restoration of Police Protection”, and obtained by SaharaReporters on Tuesday, the senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District had referenced the judgment delivered in Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/543/2024.
The court had declared her suspension by the Senate as excessive and beyond the powers granted under Section 63 of the Nigerian Constitution.
The court had subsequently ordered the Senate to recall her to resume representation of her constituents.
Ahead of her return to legislative duties, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan requested the immediate restoration of her official security detail, citing potential security threats commonly associated with high-profile political matters.
She stated that in light of the security challenges that often accompany high-profile political matters, and the need for adequate protection in the course of her official duties, she respectfully requested the immediate restoration of her official security detail.
The senator emphasised that the safety and protection of elected officials are essential to the smooth execution of constitutional responsibilities, noting that a Certified True Copy of the judgment—particularly Order 12—has been attached to her correspondence with the police authorities.
She expressed confidence in the Inspector General’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring the safety of public office holders.
The statement read, “I write to formally notify your esteemed office of the recent judgment delivered by the Federal High Court in Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/543/2024, which declared my suspension as excessive and ultra vires the provisions of Section 63 of the Constitution. Consequently, the Court ordered that the Senate should recall me to continue representation of my constituents that sent me to the Senate
“In compliance with the judgment, I am scheduled to resume legislative duties at the National Assembly on Tuesday, 22nd July 2025.
“In light of the security challenges that often accompany high-profile political matters and the need for adequate protection in the course of my official duties, I respectfully request the immediate restoration of my official security detail. This is crucial to ensure my safety as I resume work and continue to carry out my constitutional responsibilities without hindrance.
“For your kind reference, I have attached a Certified True Copy of the judgment of the Federal High Court and do draw your attention, particularly, to Order 12 of the judgment.
“I trust in your usual prompt attention and continued dedication to the rule of law, and I appreciate your support in ensuring the safety and protection of all public office holders, citizens and residents. Please accept the assurances of my highest esteem,” she added.
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Friday declared that he’s still a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Wike’s comment followed his expulsion from the party by the faction led by National Chairman, Kabiru Turaki.
Turaki had formally dispatched expulsion certificates to 11 prominent party chieftains, including Wike, former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, Umaru Bature, Kamarudeen Ajibade, SAN, Abdurahman Muhammad Senator Mao Ohuabunwa.
He said their expulsion was aimed at sanitising the party ahead of the 2027 elections.
Reacting to the development on Friday, Wike dismissed the claim while assuring that he would continue to work with other party members in making PDP a relevant opposition party.
The minister spoke while addressing journalists after inspecting the Interchange bridge and road linking Gwarinpa with Jahi and direct to Katampe, Gishiri and Maitama.
He said, “Those that are factionalized are bound to leave the party, I’m still in PDP and you can see that not everybody has left.
“We still have good numbers and we will continue to work together and that’s what I have said to the party. Put your house in order because at the end of the day, if you don’t put your house in order, it’s the party that is losing.
“So those who are worried, we can work together to see how the party can remain a relevant opposition.”
The governments of Abia and Imo States have announced the launching of a joint security taskforce and surveillance along the Aba-Owerri expressway, starting from Owerrinta in Abia State all the way to Owerri, Imo State.
The launch followed recent attacks by criminals on the expressway, including kidnapping, armed robbery and other criminal activities.
The formation of the joint security taskforce and surveillance was announced by Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Media and Publicity.
His statement read in part: “Arising from a strategic emergency security meeting held today, 4th December, 2025, by the Governors of Abia and Imo Sates at the Imo State Government Owerri House, His Excellency Governor Alex Otti and His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodinma resolved to set up a joint security Taskforce that shall consist of Soldiers, Naval Personnel, Police Officers , DSS Personnel, and other Government Security Agencies.
“The joint security Taskforce shall, starting from tomorrow 5th December 2025, patrol the road 24 hours nonstop, while carrying out massive surveillance in the surrounding bushes using sophisticated drones and other modern security equipment.”
According to the statement, Governor Alex Otti commended the Governor of Imo State for arresting the criminals who carried out an attack on His advanced team and other passengers a few days ago.
“The two Governors, while assuring citizens plying the road on a daily basis and those returning home for Christmas of their safety and security, warn that there would be severe consequences for any criminal caught on the road going forward”, Ekeoma concluded.
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted to the senate two lists of 34 career and 31 non career ambassadors nominees for screening and confirmation.
Prominent names listed as non career ambassadors include Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, Victor Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
Also listed as non career ambassadors nominees are Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Vice Admiral Ete Ibas, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Senator Nora Daduut, Fatima Ajimobi, and Senator Ita Enang among others.
The two lists brings to 68 number of persons nominated so far as ambassadors awaiting confirmation by the Senate.
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