The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has released the passport of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, following a public uproar over what she described as an unlawful and politically motivated seizure of her travel documents. The incident, which occurred at a Nigerian airport on Tuesday morning, saw immigration officers stop the lawmaker and withhold her passport without any official explanation. Frustrated by the action, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan went live on social media, accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of ordering the move to frustrate her travels.

Jocomms Correspondent reports that the senator, who has long faced political friction in the National Assembly, described the incident as a recurring pattern of harassment. She alleged that similar episodes had happened before, requiring “influential intervention” for her documents to be released. During her live broadcast, Akpoti-Uduaghan demanded transparency and accountability from immigration authorities, insisting that no court order justified the action. “I have not committed any offence, and this must stop,” she said, vowing to seek legal redress for what she termed a violation of her constitutional rights.

Sources confirmed that the NIS released her passport minutes after her protest went viral, sparking outrage across social media and renewed calls for institutional reforms. The agency has yet to issue an official statement explaining the incident, fueling speculation about political interference. As Nigerians debate the broader implications of the confrontation, many are asking—has Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s defiance just exposed deeper cracks in the balance between power, justice, and due process in Nigeria? Visit www.jocomms.com for more news.