Nigerians Divided as Senator Natasha Akpoti Emerges in First Female Presidency Debate

• A wave of mixed reactions has trailed online conversations about Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan potentially becoming Nigeria’s first female president.

Senator Natasha Hadiza Akpoti-Uduaghan represents Kogi Central in the National Assembly. A lawyer and social entrepreneur, she first gained national prominence through her advocacy for the revival of the Ajaokuta Steel Company before transitioning fully into partisan politics.

She contested the Kogi State governorship seat before later securing a Senate seat under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Known for her outspoken stance on governance reforms, accountability, and social justice, Akpoti-Uduaghan has built a reputation as a bold and vocal lawmaker, often positioning herself as a reform-driven leader.

Nigerians React Online

Following renewed conversations on social media about the possibility of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan becoming Nigeria’s first female president, Nigerians took to X (formerly Twitter) to share varying opinions.

Waltino. K Wrote: “Even women will not vote for her.”

MD Martins Wrote: “Even Ebira people are tribe will not vote her for such position not to even talk of the whole Nigeria.”

Oluwagbemiro Diamond Wrote: “Somebody that’s not returning to the senate next year.”

Krissling Wrote: “I’d rather have the Presidency given as birthright to Buhari’s generation than have a female President.”

Natasha Akpoti Wrote: “Regardless of the comments, I’m glad the conversation is ongoing. Honest discussions, even uncomfortable responses, shape how we grow as a nation.”

BigKama_Takes Wrote: “God no go shame us say Ashawo go be our next president!!!”

Bae Hunter Wrote: “She’s actually prolific, innovative, enterprising, & a great politician. She uses her constituents allocation to provide the basic needs of her people. She’s the only transparent politician in Nigeria.”

President Selch Wrote: “A female Nigerian President will be the end of Nigeria.”

Dr Bakare Rasheed Wrote: “Breaking: PDP resumes campaign with a banger.”

Olamide Wrote: “Senator Natasha Akpoti is definitely a force to be reckoned with. Beyond the headlines, what stands out is her resilience, her commitment to justice, and her vision for a better Nigeria.”

Adetola Wrote: “Yes she will do well for the people but they won’t allow her.”

iBB Wrote: “I’m still going to marry her daughter. What’s why she’ll always have my vote.”

Osuma Etara Wrote: “And I will happily vote for her.”

Mr Francis Wrote: “Nigeria is too big for a woman to handle.”

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Ola Chimankpam Wrote: “Women have the same rights as men. They are not lower class citizens and should be valued accordingly.”

DGospel Minister Wrote: “The real issues are corruption, vision & accountability not whether someone is male or female. Let’s debate policies, not gender.”

Iamkolawole Wrote: “She has been so phenomenal and standing up against injustice… But I honestly do not see a woman becoming the president of this country one day.”

ZaOracLe Wrote: “This would be possible if the north does not get to vote.”

Real Estate Agent Zuwas Wrote: “Stop deceiving yourself. This woman is a politician and she can defect to APC in no time.”

Callis Wrote: “I actually support her candidacy.”

The Plumber Guy Wrote: “Nominate her next year, the whole Nigeria are behind her.”