By Atoyebi Nike
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) has urged Nigerians to demand accountable leadership, stressing that the country cannot achieve real transformation without integrity at the helm.
In her Independence Day message released in Abuja on Wednesday, Akpoti-Uduaghan described Nigeria as “a nation at a crossroads” struggling with insecurity, economic hardship, and inequality, yet showing resilience through innovation and creativity.
“The Nigeria our heroes envisioned is not one divided by ethnicity, religion, or politics, but one united by justice, equity, and prosperity,” she said. “Building such a Nigeria requires accountable government, committed citizens, and leadership rooted in service.”
She called for the commemoration to be more than symbolic, urging Nigerians to honour the sacrifices of the nation’s founding fathers by translating the country’s vast potential into tangible progress.
“Sixty-five years on, the task before us is clear: to ensure no Nigerian is left behind and to pass on a country worthy of pride,” she added.
Meanwhile, her Senate office, sealed since her suspension in March 2025, was recently reopened by the National Assembly’s Sergeant-at-Arms.
