Rufai Urges PDP to Take Action in Support of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan

A prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano, Abduljabbar Rufai, has called on the party to go beyond issuing public statements and take concrete action to ensure that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is allowed to fully assume her legislative responsibilities.

Speaking on Thursday, Rufai expressed concern that despite a court ruling affirming her mandate, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan continues to face obstacles in performing her constitutional duties. He emphasized that the PDP’s National Assembly Caucus must step in more assertively.

“For more than twenty years, the PDP has stood as more than just a political organization — it’s a family united by loyalty, solidarity, and shared values. In times of political adversity, our members have always stood together,” Rufai said.

He described the continued obstruction of Akpoti-Uduaghan’s work as a serious injustice that cannot be ignored.

“I am calling on the PDP leadership, especially our National Assembly Caucus, to take a firm stand in support of Senator Natasha Akpoti. The ongoing denial of her right to serve, in spite of a valid court judgment, is a blatant injustice that must be addressed,” he stated.

Rufai further urged the PDP to show that it stands firmly behind its elected representatives and will not allow them to be silenced or marginalized.

“This is not just about one senator — it’s about defending the ideals of justice, fairness, and democracy that our party upholds. The PDP must rally behind Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, not only for her personal defense but to protect the credibility and integrity of our democratic institutions,” he added.

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