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Senate denies Oshiomhole's forgery allegation over Natasha's suspension Senate denies Oshiomhole’s forgery allegation over Natasha’s suspension By : Bertram Nwannekanma Date: 17 June 2026 5:00am WAT Share : Follow Us on Google Discover Senator Adams Oshiomhole Senator Adams Oshiomhole Nigerian Senate has denied allegations by Adams Oshiomhole that some signatures were forged in the process that led to the suspension of the Kogi Central lawmaker, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan . The Senate spokesperson, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, described the claim as untrue, insisting that no senator’s signature was forged during the proceedings that culminated in Akpoti-Uduaghan’s six-month suspension. Recall that Oshiomhole, who represents Edo North Senatorial District, had alleged during an interview on AIT that the names of at least three lawmakers were included in the report recommending Natasha’s suspension without their consent. He claimed that some senators whose names appeared in the report privately told him they neither signed the document nor endorsed its recommendations. Reacting to the allegation yesterday, Adaramodu said the claim was strange and without basis. “That is not true. Signa…

Oshiomhole Backtracks on Forgery Allegation Over Natasha's Suspension Edo North Senator Adams Oshiomhole has reversed his position regarding claims of signature forgery in the suspension of Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a statement, Oshiomhole clarified that his previous remarks during an interview on Africa Independent Television (AIT) were misrepresented by the public and the media. “The insinuation that I said signatures of Senators were forged is a complete misrepresentation of what I actually said,” Oshiomhole noted. He explained that he never claimed any lawmaker’s signature was forged to pass the committee’s report recommending Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension. Instead, the former governor stated that he was merely referencing a comment made by a member of the committee who claimed that the attendance signatures of some senators were attached to the final report document. Oshiomhole expressed full agreement with Senate Spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu. “I agree absolutely with the spokesperson of the Senate, Distinguished Senator Yemi Adaramodu, that no signature of Senators was forged in Natasha Akpoti’s suspension. This is because, no Senator complained to me th…

Natasha: Oshiomhole denies forged signatures claim - PM News Nigeria News Published By Ayorinde Oluokun Date 17th June, 2026 Share: Quick Read “My remarks during an appearance on AIT’s Politics Today were misrepresented, leading to the false impression that I accused some senators of forging signatures, the Edo Central Senator said in the statement. By Naomi Sharang Edo senator, Adams Oshiomhole has said none of his colleagues told him that that his or her signatures was forged in the document used for the suspension of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the upper chamber’s Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct and Public Petitions. Oshiomhole said this in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday in reaction to reports on excerpts of the interview he granted on national television. “My remarks during an appearance on AIT’s Politics Today were misrepresented, leading to the false impression that I accused some senators of forging signatures, the Edo North Senator said in the statement. He said the insinuation that he said signatures of senators were forged “is a complete misrepresentation of what I actually said.” Oshiomhole also said no senator approached him with any complaint about f…

Oshiomhole makes U-turn, says no signature forged in Natasha Akpoti ... Adams Oshiomhole, senator representing Edo north, has retracted his earlier suggestion that some senators’ signatures may have been forged or improperly included in the report that recommended the suspension of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi central, in 2025. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Oshiomhole said his comments during an AIT programme on June 15 had been misrepresented. “My attention has been brought to an obvious misrepresentation of the statement I made during the course of my interview on AIT ‘Politics Today’ broadcast on Monday 15th June 2026,” he said. “To set the records straight, I wish to make the following clarifications. “The insinuation that I said signatures of Senators were forged is a complete misrepresentation of what I actually said,” he said. The lawmaker said he agreed with Yemi Adaramodu, senate spokesperson,who saidno senator’s signature was forged during the Akpoti-Uduaghan suspension process. “I agree absolutely with the spokesperson of the Senate, Distinguished Senator Yemi Adaramodu, that no signature of Senators was forged in Natasha Akpoti’s suspens…

3 Senators' names on Natasha suspension report were forged Headlines Published By Michael Adesina Date 16th June, 2026 Share: 3 Senators’ names on Natasha suspension report were forged – Oshiomhole Quick Read “People like Senator Ireti Kingibe. She told me, ‘But I didn’t sign that report. But my name was published,’” Oshiomhole stated. By Tolulope Oke Senator Adams Oshiomhole has alleged that the names of at least three lawmakers were included on the report that recommended the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan without their consent. The senator representing Edo North made the claim during an interview on AIT while reacting to comments by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, who recently described Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension as one of the lowest moments of the 10th Senate. According to Oshiomhole, some senators whose names appeared on the report privately told him they neither signed nor endorsed it. “The committee does a hearing; members are expected to sign the report to endorse it. If you don’t agree, you can abstain. But some said they didn’t sign, yet their names were published,” he said. The former APC national chairman specifically mentioned Senator Ireti Kingibe of…

Nigeria: Oshiomhole Denies That Senators' Signatures Were Forged in Natasha's Suspension Saga [Premium Times] Mr Oshiomhole said the reports were based on a misinterpretation and misrepresentation of comments he made on Monday during an interview on AIT's Politics Today.

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Oshiomhole: Three senators didn't sign Natasha Akpoti's suspension ... Adams Oshiomhole, senator representing Edo north, has claimed that the signatures of at least three lawmakers were forged or improperly included on the report that recommended the six-month suspension of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi central. Oshiomhole spoke while responding to comments by Opeyemi Bamidele, the senate leader, who described Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension as one of the lowest points of the 10th senate. Speaking in an interview on AIT, the former governor of Edo state said some senators whose names appeared on the report had privately told him they did not sign the document or endorse its recommendations. He cited Ireti Kingibe, senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), who, according to him, expressed surprise at seeing her name listed. “The committee does a hearing; members are expected to sign the report to endorse it. If you don’t agree, you can abstain. But some said they didn’t sign, yet their names were published,” Oshiomhole said. “People like Senator Ireti Kingibe. She told me, ‘But I didn’t sign that report. But my name was published'”. He sugges…

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan: Senate denies manipulating suspensi Natasha: Senate denies manipulating suspension report, accuses Oshiomhole of mischief June 16, 2026 5:58 pm The Senate Spokesman, Senator Yemi Adaramodu By Adebayo Folorunsho-Francis Kindly share this story: The Senate has dismissed allegations by Senator Adams Oshiomhole that signatures of some lawmakers were forged or improperly included in the report that recommended the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing the claim as unfounded and a product of mischief. The Senate Spokesman, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, who spoke with our correspondent on Tuesday, said the disciplinary action against the Kogi Central senator followed due process and was openly handled on the floor of the Senate. Adaramodu said the Senate had clearly established that any lawmaker who violates its rules would face consequences, stressing that the matter involving Akpoti-Uduaghan was discussed publicly. He said, “Senator Natasha was sanctioned for violating the Senate Rules. We made it clear that if anyone fails to abide by the rules, there will be consequences. “The matter was openly tabled at plenary. Journalists were there, everybod…

Oshiomhole says 3 senators never signed Natasha's suspension report Senator Adams Oshiomhole, who represents Edo North Senatorial District, has alleged that the report recommending the six-month suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan may have contained forged or improperly included signatures of some lawmakers. Oshiomhole made the claim while reacting to recent remarks by Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, who described the suspension of the Kogi Central senator as one of the most regrettable episodes of the 10th Senate. Speaking in an interview on AIT, the former governor of Edo state said some senators whose names appeared on the report had privately told him they did not sign the document or endorse its recommendations. He cited Ireti Kingibe, senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), who, according to him, expressed surprise at seeing her name listed. “The committee does a hearing; members are expected to sign the report to endorse it. If you don’t agree, you can abstain. But some said they didn’t sign, yet their names were published,” Oshiomhole said. “People like Senator Ireti Kingibe. She told me, ‘But I didn’t sign that report. But my name was …

Three senators didn't sign Natasha Akpoti's suspension report but found ... Adams Oshiomhole, a senator representing Edo North, has claimed that the signatures of at least three lawmakers were forged or improperly included in the report that recommended the six-month suspension of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, a senator representing Kogi Central. Oshiomhole spoke while responding to comments by Opeyemi Bamidele, the Senate leader, who described Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension as one of the lowest points of the 10th Senate. Speaking in an interview on AIT, the former governor of Edo state said some senators whose names appeared on the report had privately told him they did not sign the document or endorse its recommendations. He cited Ireti Kingibe, senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), who, according to him, expressed surprise at seeing her name listed. “The committee does a hearing; members are expected to sign the report to endorse it. If you don’t agree, you can abstain. But some said they didn’t sign, yet their names were published,” Oshiomhole said. “People like Senator Ireti Kingibe. She told me, ‘But I didn’t sign that report. But my name was published'”. …

Natasha Suspension: I Never Said Senators' Signatures Were Forged ... Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North Senatorial District of Edo State, has denied allegations that he claimed some Senators’ signatures were forged in the report that led to the suspension of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing such reports as a misrepresentation of his comments. In a statement issued to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, Oshiomhole said remarks he made during an appearance on AIT’s ‘Politics Today’ programme on Monday night, June 15, 2026, had been misconstrued, creating the false impression that he accused Senate officials of forging lawmakers’ signatures. “My attention has been drawn to an obvious misrepresentation of the statement I made during my interview on AIT’s Politics Today, broadcast on Monday, June 15, 2026,” he said. He maintained that he never alleged that any Senator’s signature was forged and urged the public to disregard reports suggesting otherwise. “The insinuation that I said Senators’ signatures were forged is a complete misrepresentation of what I actually said,” Oshiomhole stated. The Edo Senator aligned himself with the position of Se…

'Very Strange' - Senate Denies Forgery Allegation By Oshiomhole In ... The Nigerian Senate The Nigerian Senate has denied an allegation that some signatures were forged in the incidents leading to the suspension of Kogi Central lawmaker, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan . The Senate spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu , said the forgery allegation by Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole is totally untrue. Naija News recalls that Oshiomhole alleged that the signatures of at least three lawmakers were forged or improperly included in the report that recommended the six-month suspension of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan. He made the claim while reacting to comments by the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele , who described Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension as one of the lowest points of the 10th Senate. Speaking on Monday during an interview on AIT, the former Edo State governor said that some senators whose names appeared in the report had privately told him they had neither signed the document nor endorsed its recommendations. However, Adaramodu, in a phone conversation with The Cable on Tuesday, dismissed Oshiomhole’s claim. “That is not true. Signatures forged, over what?” he said. He also stated that Senator Ir…