A viral TikTok video of embattled Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan vibing to Dauda Kahutu Rarara’s song ‘Omo Ologo’ (Child of Glory) used to honour President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sparked fresh speculation about her political allegiance.
In the trending clip, the Kogi Central senator, elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is seen headbanging and smiling to the song popular among Tinubu and All Progressives Congress’ (APC) supporters.
While she captioned the video “Just for fun, song choked,” indicating that nothing should be taken serious, the move has left many Nigerians questioning whether she is softening her stance against the ruling party.
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Political analysts suggest the video could be a strategic move, especially given her ongoing battle with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. While some supporters see it as harmless entertainment, others interpret it as a subtle signal of shifting political allegiance.
Background
In February, 2025, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan had an altercation in the chamber over seating arrangements . The situation turned dramatic when Akpabio ordered security officers to physically remove Senator Uduaghan from the chamber after she refused to move to a new seating assignment.
The conflict began when Senate Chief Whip Mohammed Monguno reported that Senator Uduaghan refused to relocate to her newly assigned seat.
The Chief Whip explained that the seat reassignment was meant to close gaps created when two opposition members defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Senator Uduaghan, appearing visibly frustrated, accused Akpabio of deliberately silencing her and denying her opportunities to contribute to legislative debates.
Uduaghan stood her ground, saying she wouldn’t let them push her around. She told them the strongest punishment Akpabio could give was to suspend her—and even if that happened, she would keep working for the people of Kogi Central and women across Nigeria.
She didn’t hold back, accusing Akpabio of treating her unfairly, trying to ruin her reputation, and humiliating her. But Senate officials fired back, saying she broke their rules by not moving to her new seat when told.
In late February, she later appeared on Arise TV where she accused Akpabio of sexual harassment.
She alleged that in one incident Akpabio had told her that a motion she was trying to advance could be put to the senate if she “took care” of him. She added that on a tour of his house he had told her – while holding her hand – “I’m going to create time for us to come spend quality moments here. You will enjoy it.”
Akpabio has denied the allegations.
Akpoti-Uduaghan submitted a petition to the senate alleging sexual harassment, but on 6 March, 2025, the ethics committee struck it out on procedural grounds.
It also handed her a six-month suspension without pay, citing her “unruly and disruptive” behaviour during an unrelated argument in the senate about seating arrangements.
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