Politics
Why Senator Ireti Is Not Supporting Natasha, Senator Explains
By Gideon Ayeni
Former lawmaker Shehu Sani has shed light on why Senator Ireti Kingibe has remained silent amid the ongoing controversy between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Shehu Sani responded to criticisms from Nigerians questioning why Senator Ireti Kingibe, despite being a woman, has not publicly supported her female colleague.
He explained that Senator Ireti is already facing political battles at home with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and taking on another fight in the Senate could leave her vulnerable.
“Some people are attacking Senator Ireti for not standing up to fight in the Senate. She is already being brutally fought at home by the FCT Minister. If she now picks another battle in the Senate, she will be at war both front and back. What will be left of her in that situation?” Sani wrote.
He added that politics requires strategic decision-making, stating that while social media users may praise Ireti for standing up against Akpabio, her constituents may feel neglected.
“There are moments in life you have to choose the battles to fight and the ones to defer. If Ireti fights on both sides, she will be loved by social media, but her constituents will revolt against her, saying, ‘We didn’t send you to fight, we sent you to bring something to us and help us.’”
Shehu Sani’s statement comes as the controversy between Akpabio and Natasha continues to dominate discussions, with many Nigerians urging female lawmakers to support each other in the face of alleged intimidation.
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