By Emmanuel Antswe
A group, Alia Consolidation Core Team (Benue-ACCT), has faulted the Senate Minority Leader, Sen Abba Moro, for failing to defend a fellow People’s Democratic Party (PDP) senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
The group bared its mind in a statement signed by its secretary, Mr Secivir Iorver, and made available to newsmen in Makurdi.
Benue – ACCT regretted that the leader of the PDP in the Senate failed to speak or defend his fellow PDP senator when the issue was on the floor of the Senate.
Sechivir said that even if Natasha was guilty, the minority leader needed to speak for her and not remain silent over the entire saga.
The secretary stated that Moro needed to come through for Natasha because he leads PDP in the Senate and not to allow her to fight alone for her justice.
“In stark contrast, Moro has remained inexplicably silent in the face of the dragging, suppression and consequent suspension slammed at Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, a fellow member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
“This glaring double standard reveals a troubling paradox in his principles. If he was so quick to lash out at perceived injustices in Benue, why has he chosen to ignore an egregious act against one of his own?
“Moro’s silence speaks volumes, suggesting that his concern for what he termed justice is selective and contingent on his political convenience.
“The ruthless retribution meted out to Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, stripping her of entitlements and privileges without just cause, is a conspicuous aggression on democratic principles and the rights of representatives.
“What constitutes a crime extreme enough to necessitate such draconian measures against a voice elected by the people?”.
He said Moro, who could not defend another fellow PDP senator at the Senate, has continuously criticised the removal of the Chief Judge and the suspension of 13 assembly members in Benue.
“Moro’s passivity not only impairs the integrity of the Senate but also weakens the absolute foundation of the PDP, which claims to promote the rights of its members.
“His hesitation to speak out against this prejudice is a sellout of the ideals he proclaims to uphold.
“In the grandiose design, Moro’s behaviour illustrates a disturbing trend among political leaders who prioritise personal and party interests over the principles of democracy and justice.
“His tight-lipped posture on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension accentuates a cynical political strategy, one that prioritises silence over accountability,” he said.
