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There was mild drama at the international airport on Tuesday, November 4 after Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan alleged that her passport was seized on the orders of Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
In a viral live video posted on her social media page, the Kogi Central lawmaker could be seen questioning immigration officers after she was allegedly prevented from traveling. Natasha claimed that Akpabio had instructed the Comptroller General of Immigration to confiscate her passport without explanation.According to her, the incident occurred just as she was preparing to board a flight. She expressed disbelief over what she described as a violation of her right to free movement.
While the senator was still streaming live, the female immigration officer who initially withheld the document eventually returned it to her.
As of the time of this report, the reason behind the brief seizure remains unclear, and neither the Nigeria Immigration Service nor the Senate President has issued an official statement.
There was mild drama at the international airport on Tuesday, November 4 after Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan alleged that her passport was seized on the orders of Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
In a viral live video posted on her social media page, the Kogi Central lawmaker could be seen questioning immigration officers after she was allegedly prevented from traveling. Natasha claimed that Akpabio had instructed the Comptroller General of Immigration to confiscate her passport without explanation.
According to her, the incident occurred just as she was preparing to board a flight. She expressed disbelief over what she described as a violation of her right to free movement.
“Why can’t I travel in and out of my country when I wish?” she asked in frustration during the live video.
While the senator was still streaming live, the female immigration officer who initially withheld the document eventually returned it to her.
As of the time of this report, the reason behind the brief seizure remains unclear, and neither the Nigeria Immigration Service nor the Senate President has issued an official statement.
It would be recalled that during Natasha’s six-month suspension from the Senate earlier this year, her passport was also temporarily confiscated under similar circumstances. An act she also claimed was orchestrated by Akpabio.
