Tensions between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) and Senate President Godswill Akpabio appear to have eased.
Akpoti-Uduaghan underscored this improved relationship by formally inviting Akpabio to Inaugurate a project in her senatorial district.
The invitation, which also extends to other Senators, was conveyed in a personal letter signed by Akpoti-Uduaghan read during plenary.
The event is scheduled for Sunday, November 2, in Ihima, Kogi State, to mark the Senator’s second anniversary in the Red Chamber.
“In marking my second-year anniversary as serving Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I wish to invite fellow Distinguished Senators to join me for projects commissioning in Kogi State,” the letter read.
The letter specifies Akpoti-Uduaghan’s residence at Plot 101, Jimoh Akpoti Street, Ihima, Okene, Kogi State, as the meeting point.
Senators traveling by air were advised that Obajana Airstrip could be used before proceeding to Ihima by road.
Sen. Akpabio, upon reading the invitation, congratulated Akpoti-Uduaghan in advance, saying, “Congratulations in advance.”
The invitation signals a thaw in relations following a high-profile dispute in February over seat re-allocation in the Senate, which escalated into a six-month suspension of Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan on March 6.
Persecondnews reports that since resuming her duties on September 24, Akpoti-Uduaghan has been gradually engaging with Akpabio during plenary sessions, including contributing to proceedings such as additional prayers on the Criminal Code Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
Her latest letter, however, marks the most direct step toward reconciliation with the Senate President to date.
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