Senator Natasha's Passport Seized by Immigration
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of ordering immigration officers to seize her international passport.
The incident occurred on Tuesday at the airport, where she was stopped from travelling abroad. A video captured the scene, showing her confrontation with immigration officials over the confiscation.
She described the move as an attempt to restrict her freedom of movement and said it was unlawful.
- Natasha had planned to take a short break after completing her second year in office.
- Immigration officials allegedly informed her that the directive came from the Senate President.
- This is not the first time she was stopped without any legal order or pending case against her.
Author's summary: Senator accused Senate President of seizing her passport.