Kogi Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Confirms PDP Membership Ahead of 2027 Elections
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has officially validated her membership in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in preparation for the 2027 general elections. This confirmation comes despite ongoing internal struggles within the party, highlighting her commitment to the opposition platform.
Call for National Participation in PDP Registration
In a notable message to Nigerians, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan urged citizens, particularly youths and party faithful, to join the PDP's electronic registration portal. She emphasized that this move is crucial for strengthening the party and shaping the country's political future. The senator made this disclosure through her verified social media platforms, confirming she completed her membership validation via the party's secure online portal, pdpnigeria.org.
"The domain for PDP e-registration, pdpnigeria.org, is now secure. I have validated my membership; do yours too. Register now. It is simple and easy," she stated.
PDP's Role as Nigeria's Strongest Opposition Platform
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan highlighted the PDP's position as Nigeria's strongest opposition platform, stressing that active participation from members nationwide is essential to deepen democratic engagement and promote political inclusiveness. Her alignment with the party's digitisation efforts reflects ongoing initiatives by PDP leadership to revitalise grassroots participation ahead of future political activities.
This development aligns with the PDP's recent launch of an electronic registration platform, designed to simplify membership enrollment and validation for members across Nigeria and in the diaspora.
Background on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, 46, is a Nigerian politician and lawyer serving as a member of the 10th National Assembly since 2023. She is the first elected female senator in Kogi State and a member of the PDP. Born to a Nigerian father and Ukrainian mother, she was educated at the University of Abuja.
- Before entering politics, she founded the Builders Hub Impact Investment Program (BHIIP).
- She campaigned for the senate during the 2019 Kogi State governorship election under the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
- Akpoti has received awards including the African Women Leadership Award from Jewel Taylor and a presidential award from the Nigerian Society of Engineers for her activism on the Ajaokuta Steel Mill.
Her reaffirmation of PDP membership underscores her dedication to the party's core principles and the importance of member participation in fostering accountability in governance.
