2027: Natasha receives PDP certificate, rallies supporters

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has officially received her Certificate of Return from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), confirming her candidacy for the Kogi Central Senatorial District in the 2027 election.

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This Certificate of Return is not just a document; it is a symbol of the trust and confidence that our party members and the people have placed in me. I accept it with humility, gratitude, and a renewed commitment to serve.

The presentation ceremony, held at the PDP National Secretariat in Abuja, was attended by key party figures including National Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed and National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu. Receiving the certificate, Akpoti-Uduaghan expressed deep gratitude to the party leadership, delegates, and supporters, viewing the document as a symbol of trust and a call to greater responsibility.

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The PDP remains a platform of hope for millions of Nigerians. We must continue to stand together, engage our communities, and work tirelessly to earn the trust and confidence of the people.

Akpoti-Uduaghan, who currently represents Kogi Central in the Senate, reaffirmed her dedication to effective representation, good governance, and policies focused on enhancing the welfare of Nigerians. She highlighted the PDP as a platform of hope and stressed the importance of unity, community engagement, and tireless work to earn public trust. The senator called for issue-based campaigns and sustained grassroots engagement, noting that citizens expect leaders committed to development, justice, accountability, and economic opportunities.

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Our responsibility as leaders and candidates is to inspire confidence through service, integrity, and a genuine commitment to improving the lives of our people.

She urged party members and supporters to remain focused on the collective goal of delivering responsive, people-oriented leadership. "Our responsibility as leaders and candidates is to inspire confidence through service, integrity, and a genuine commitment to improving the lives of our people," she stated. The senator emphasized the need for the party to strengthen its engagement with citizens and demonstrate readiness to address the nation's social and economic challenges through people-centered policies. The confirmation of her candidacy marks the beginning of her renewed campaign efforts to consolidate support in Kogi Central.

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The senator said the party must continue to strengthen its engagement with citizens and demonstrate its readiness to address the country’s social and economic challenges through people-centred policies.