Natasha: Northern Youths group gives Akpabio 48 hours to reverse suspension

• … Says North has taken enough from Senate President

By Haruna Salami

Northern Youths under the umbrella of Arewa Youth Assembly for Good Leadership has condemned the suspension of the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and has given Akpabio 48  to reverse the decision or face their wrath.

 Addressing a world press conference in Abuja on Monday, the Speaker of the Youth Assembly, Ambassador Abdul Danbature said they have “endured and tolerated Akpabio beyond limit, and now it is time to speak out”.

 He said since the emergence of Godswill Akpabio as the Senate President, it has been,”one drama to another” and as discerning Northern Nigeria Youth, we are gradually jumping to the conclusions that Akpabio has axe to grind with some sections of the country, especially the North.

 “As Youth who constitute the bulk of the population of Northern Nigeria, we have resolved to lend our voice in condemnation of the mistreatment and maltreatment of Northern Nigeria Senators who have been humiliated under the leadership of Akpabio.

 “We have realised our Senators from the North are afraid to call a spade a spade because of fear of witch-hunting and suspension from the Senate.

 “As youth, we are using this medium to tell Akpabio that nothing lasts forever, no position is permanent and no power is eternal. Therefore, we would like to advise him to treat his colleagues equally and fairly.

 Accirding to them, “Northern Nigeria deserves more than what it’s getting from Akpabio as Senate President”, adding that “without the overwhelming support of our senators from the North, Akpabio wouldn’t be sitting as Senate President today. He must stop the victimisation of senators from the North. He must stop his selective justice.