The Kogi State Police Command has called for the cancellation of a planned rally in Okene, citing security concerns, just as Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is set to return home for a political gathering today.
In a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, SP William Ovye Aya, the police warned that intelligence reports indicate plans by hoodlums to hijack the event and cause disturbances. This comes on the heels of the Kogi State Government’s ban on all rallies and processions, aimed at maintaining peace in the state.
Natasha, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial candidate for Kogi Central, recently held a widely attended rally that sparked political conversations in the state. Her return today is expected to draw significant attention, raising questions about the enforcement of the rally ban.
Political observers are now watching closely to see if the police will move to stop today’s gathering, or if Natasha’s homecoming rally will proceed despite the warning.
