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To right the wrongs of any society is not in the strength of those who talk behind cubicle, or those who use the weapon of social media to loath those at the helm of affairs for selfish reasons. It lies on the saddle of those who are ready to take risk, those who refuse to watch the oppression of the oppressors and advocate for the right things to be done amidst threat and odium solely for the society to attain her true meaning.
As Paulo Freire posits in his Pedagogy of the Oppressed, “Washing one’s hands of the conflict between the powerful and the powerless means to side with the powerful…” Amidst tensions, threat and blackmail that cowed many into their shells, Barrister Natasha Hadiza Akpoti emerged, defied the age-long tradition and championed the cause of making Nigeria attain her rightful position in the league of steel producing countries in the world.
Her uncompromising, forbearance, tenacity, uncommon valour and doggedness have earned her laurels within and outside the shores of Nigeria.
Natasha has become a household name in Ebiraland not because she has amassed weath more than any other person but because she has chosen to be the voice of the voiceless, she has chosen to be a radical departure from the old order of leading charade crusade for selfish gain.
Like Ohi of Ihima said few days ago, “Natasha’s popularity is not because she’s from Ebiraland but because of what she’s fighting for, she refused to sell her birth right for crumbs and I hope the youths will learn from her”.
Without mincing words, Natasha’s giant strides is unequalled, her pedigree and impeccable character is enough to convince every discerning mind that our society needs selfless people like her to represent Kogi Central at the upper chamber in 2019.
No wonder, the traditional rulers couldn’t hide their feelings against any possible criticism from self acclaimed anointed candidates when she paid them a visit to declare her intention on the need to carry the struggle of Ajaokuta steel resuscitation to the hallowed chamber.
The representative of Idu of Oha, HRH Aliu Ondeku voiced his feeling, “I was stunned by Natasha’s outstanding presentation when she addressed the House of Representatives on the conspiracies behind Ajaokuta steel company early this year and I gave her a standing ovation.
From that day I knew Ebiraland has gotten someone to represent us and I have been looking for a means to meet her and beg her to represent Ebiraland at the upper chamber.”
Of course, the Adeyika of Ayika, HRH Abubaka Jatto stated unequivocally that he has been a fan of the Amazon for long. “I have been following every step taken by Barrister Natasha Hadiza Akpoti on the resuscitation of Ajaokuta.
Because of my love for her and what she stands for, I traveled #alongside other traditional rulers in the land to listen to her presentation at the House of Representatives where she revealed the conspiracies behind Ajaokuta steel company which led to the subsequent actions taken by the lawmakers to bring the moribund company back to life.
What she has been doing on the resuscitation of Ajaokut is enough to convince every discerning mind to rally round her and do more for Ebiraland.”
Ohi of Eyika had this to say: “Were it left to him to decide the next senator of Kogi Central Senatorial District, I would gladly choose Barrister Natasha Hadiza Akpoti without considering any possible alternative. Natasha
has done more to earn the suport of any Ebira person who wants progress in the land.”
These are just few out of the numerous accolades from both the custodian of Ebira traditional stool, religious leaders, women, less privileged and the physically challenged Barrister Natasha Hadiza Akpoti has chosen to be their voices over the years not minding the risk involved.
Barrister Natasha Hadiza Akpoti has shown an exemplary qualities of an ideal human right activist, altruism and has resounded the avowal of Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan of the blessed memory who opines that, “When you deprive people of their right to live in dignity, to hope for a better future, to have control over their lives, when you deprive them of that choice, then you expect them to fight for these rights.”
– Isah Bala
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