…From Adavi to Ajaokuta, Okehi, Okene and Ogori-Magongo, the senator engages constituents, highlights constituency projects and seeks a renewed mandate ahead of the 2027 elections.
The 2027 re-election campaign of Senator Natasha Hadiza Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly, has commenced with a series of political engagements, community receptions and consultations across the district, attracting Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidates, party leaders, community stakeholders, youths, women and other supporters.
The campaign, which commenced on October 31, 2026, is extending across the five local government areas of Kogi Central: Adavi, Ajaokuta, Okehi, Okene and Ogori-Magongo, ahead of the 2027 senatorial election.
The engagements have provided opportunities for the senator to interact with constituents, discuss development concerns, highlight projects associated with her first term and present her case for another term in the Senate.
The campaign has also brought together PDP candidates contesting National Assembly and Kogi State House of Assembly elections, reflecting an effort to coordinate political activities across the senatorial district.
The opening phase of the campaign on October 31 featured a series of roadside receptions and political engagements across communities in Okene and adjoining areas before culminating in a major gathering at the senator’s residence in Obeiba, Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area.
The motorcade passed through Itakpe, Kabba Junction, Ogaminana, Iworere Junction, the PDP Secretariat, the Police Station overhead bridge, Total Filling Station, Agassa Roundabout and Obehira before arriving in Ihima.
Residents, party faithful and supporters lined sections of the route to welcome the senator and members of her entourage.
The gathering in Ihima attracted thousands of supporters, with many remaining at the venue late into the night. More than 500 supporters who travelled from Abuja also participated in the gathering, alongside political stakeholders and party faithful from different parts of Kogi State.
Among the prominent personalities present was Alhaji MJ Akpata Aliu, alongside the senator’s husband, High Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan, personal aides and PDP candidates.
The gathering also featured candidates for the House of Representatives seats representing Adavi/Okehi, Ajaokuta and Okene/Ogori-Magongo Federal Constituencies, as well as candidates contesting the various State Assembly constituencies in Kogi Central.
Addressing the gathering, the senator restated her commitment to public service and the people she represents.
“My relationship with the people of Kogi Central goes beyond elections. These are my people, my family and the very reason I remain committed to public service. I do not need an election season to remember where I come from or who entrusted me with the responsibility of representing them,” she said.
She added:
“What we witnessed today is a reflection of the bond we have continued to build over time. I am deeply grateful to everyone who came out, not because they were compelled to do so, but because they believe in the journey we have undertaken together. Their love and confidence mean a great deal to me, and I will never take them for granted.”
The senator also pledged to sustain legislative advocacy for infrastructure, economic opportunities and other development interventions, particularly in Ajaokuta, where she acknowledged the need for sustained attention to longstanding developmental challenges.
One of the campaign’s subsequent engagements took place in Ajaokuta and Geregu wards, where Akpoti-Uduaghan addressed constituents and expressed appreciation for the reception she received.
In her remarks, she connected her second-term ambition to the record of her first tenure.
“I will not take the massive support I am enjoying from you for granted. Leadership comes with responsibility. We are campaigning on the strength of what we have achieved in the past and what I will do when given the opportunity again,” she said.
At Ajaokuta Ward, she also encouraged constituents to consider the participation of all PDP candidates in the forthcoming elections as part of a broader political engagement.
She addressed requests from Fulani communities concerning solar-powered streetlights, boreholes and school blocks, assuring them that their concerns would receive attention.
During her engagement in Ganaja, the senator emphasised the importance of protecting the integrity of the electoral process.
“You must vote and defend your votes,” she told constituents, urging them to pay attention to the proper recording and uploading of election results and the use of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS).
Education also featured prominently in her engagement with the people of Ajaokuta, particularly following her donation of learning iPads to Comprehensive Secondary School in Ajaokuta Steel City.
The intervention forms part of her stated commitment to improving digital learning opportunities across Kogi Central.
Adavi Local Government Area has featured prominently in the senator’s recent constituency activities, including her November 2, 2026, third-anniversary educational intervention.
During the exercise, she visited OCSS Oboroke, Adavi Model Secondary School, Adavi Eba, and Community Secondary School, Obangede, where smart devices and laptop computers were presented to support teaching, learning and digital literacy.
The initiative was designed to expose students to modern educational resources and strengthen their capacity to participate in an increasingly technology-driven world.
The senator encouraged the beneficiaries to make productive use of the devices, while urging school administrators and teachers to ensure their proper maintenance.
The educational intervention complemented her broader constituency programme, which prioritises schools, youth development, women’s empowerment and economic opportunities.
Okehi Local Government Area hosted the major gathering that concluded the opening phase of the senator’s campaign at her residence in Obeiba, Ihima.
The gathering brought together thousands of supporters, party members, community representatives and PDP candidates from across Kogi Central.
It also provided a platform for discussions about the district’s development priorities and the senator’s legislative agenda.
Her husband, High Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan, accompanied her during the engagements, alongside political associates and aides.
Among the issues receiving attention were healthcare, infrastructure, economic empowerment and the need to strengthen federal interventions in the district.
The proposed Federal Medical Centre, Ihima, remains one of the major healthcare issues associated with her legislative agenda. The senator has advocated for its establishment through Senate Bill 521, with the objective of improving access to specialist medical services for residents of Kogi Central and neighbouring communities.
Okene, one of the district’s major population and commercial centres, has featured prominently in the senator’s constituency development agenda.
Her reported interventions include educational support, water projects, solar-powered streetlights, market infrastructure and digital connectivity.
The provision of free campus-wide internet at the Federal College of Education, Okene, is one of the digital initiatives associated with her representation.
The development is intended to improve access to online learning resources and provide students with greater opportunities to participate in digital education.
The senator has also been associated with the rehabilitation and equipping of medical wards at Okene General Hospital, as well as the development of commercial infrastructure intended to support local traders.
These interventions form part of her broader approach to constituency representation, which places emphasis on improving access to essential services and creating opportunities for residents.
Ogori-Magongo is also among the five local government areas covered by the senator’s constituency development programme.
Her reported interventions across the district include educational devices for schools, solar-powered streetlighting and economic empowerment initiatives.
The senator has repeatedly maintained that constituency development should not be restricted by geographical boundaries or political affiliations.
Her stated approach is to ensure that communities across the five local government areas benefit from infrastructure, education and economic interventions.
The district-wide character of the programme is particularly relevant as the campaign continues to engage communities and stakeholders in the different local government areas.
As the campaign progresses, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s first-term record remains a major part of her second-term message.
Her constituency development initiatives span water supply, healthcare, education, market infrastructure, digital inclusion, environmental sustainability and economic empowerment.
Among the reported interventions are solar-powered water projects, boreholes, solar streetlights, educational devices, support for small businesses and the establishment of modern market facilities.
Her economic empowerment programme has also included cash grants to small-business owners, with reported beneficiaries receiving between ₦100,000 and ₦5 million.
The senator’s legislative advocacy for the proposed Federal Medical Centre in Ihima is another significant component of her healthcare agenda.
Together, these initiatives provide the context for her campaign’s emphasis on performance, accountability and sustained engagement with constituents.
The ongoing political engagements across Kogi Central have also created opportunities for residents to express their expectations, commend completed interventions and draw attention to outstanding development challenges.
As the 2027 senatorial election approaches, the people of Adavi, Ajaokuta, Okehi, Okene and Ogori-Magongo will have the opportunity to assess the senator’s legislative record, constituency interventions and future commitments alongside those of other candidates.
The campaign presents an opportunity to seek a renewed mandate on the basis of her first-term experience and the development agenda she has continued to advance.
The unfolding campaign has therefore placed representation, constituency development, political mobilisation and public expectations at the centre of the conversation across Kogi Central.
