Senators’ forged signatures used to suspend Natasha, says Oshiomhole

The lawmaker representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole, has revealed a startling claim regarding the suspension of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti‑Uduaghan.

During an interview with AIT on Monday, Oshiomhole alleged that the signatures of several lawmakers were forged to enable the suspension.

He further stated that the names of three senators appeared in the committee report even though they had denied supporting its recommendations.

Oshiomhole’s comments came shortly after Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele described Natasha’s suspension as one of the most regrettable episodes of the current Senate.

According to Oshiomhole, some lawmakers whose names were listed on the committee report later informed him that they had not signed the document.

The former Edo state governor specifically mentioned Senator Ireti Kingibe of the Federal Capital Territory, who expressed surprise upon learning that her name had been included among those who supposedly endorsed the report.

He added that committee reports are expected to be signed by members who agree with their findings, while those who disagree may withhold their signatures or abstain from endorsing the recommendations.

“The committee does a hearing; members are expected to sign the report to endorse it. If you don’t agree, you can abstain. But some said they didn’t sign, yet their names were published,” Oshiomhole said.

“People like Senator Ireti Kingibe. She told me, ‘But I didn’t sign that report. But my name was published,’” Oshiomhole added.