Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has said she will not defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), despite what she described as repeated efforts by individuals linked to the Presidency to persuade her to join the ruling party.
Featuring on Mic On Podcast hosted by Seun Okinbaloye on Saturday, Natasha insisted that she remains firm in her political convictions and would not bow to pressure or inducement.
“APC is not an option for me. I don’t have to follow the bandwagon. I don’t have to succumb to any threat or any cajolment. I have been approached by people from the Presidency to join the APC,” she said.
Akpoti-Uduaghan stressed that her political choices are guided by principle rather than convenience, adding that pressure from powerful interests would not sway her decisions.
According to her, maintaining independence and integrity in politics is more important than aligning with the ruling party for personal or political gain.
The senator’s comments come amid growing speculation over possible defections by opposition lawmakers as political realignments ahead of future elections continue to gather momentum.