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Natasha’s Suspension Due to Misconduct, Not Harassment Claims—Senate

The complaint lodged by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan at the United Nations Inter-Parliamentary Conference in New York on Tuesday continues to generate reactions. The Kogi lawmaker had taken her case to the global institution, urging it to intervene in what she described as an injustice against her. After hearing her complaint, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) assured […]

Atedo Peterside Slams Senate Over Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Suspension

The founder of Anap Foundation, Atedo Peterside, has criticised the suspension of Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Senate, describing it as an act of disrespect to her constituents. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, the founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc condemned the decision, calling it troubling. “The most disturbing […]

Akpabio: Senate Distressed by ‘Baseless’ Sexual Harassment Allegations

The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has stated that he and the Senate have been traumatised by what he described as the “baseless sexual harassment allegations” made against him by the suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Mrs Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Meanwhile, the Senate Leader, Senator Bamidele Opeyemi, has insisted that Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended for gross misconduct, […]

FG to Mediate in Akpoti, Akpabio Feud

The ongoing dispute between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan continues to generate widespread reactions, as the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has pledged to engage with the Senate leadership to facilitate a resolution and lift the suspension of the Kogi Central senator. The minister also expressed concern over […]

PDP, Atiku Condemnation Senate’s Action Against Akpoti

The PDP, in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, criticised the Senate’s handling of the matter, describing it as a desperate attempt to cover up allegations against Akpabio. The party argued that suspending Akpoti-Uduaghan without an open investigation into the sexual harassment allegations against the Senate President violated the principles […]

Senator Akpoti Rejects Suspension, Calls for Justice

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has described her suspension from the Senate as “an injustice that will not stand.” The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker was suspended for six months on Thursday after the Senate’s disciplinary committee found her guilty of breaching parliamentary rules following her allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Reacting to […]

Akpoti-Uduaghan Suspended from Senate Amid Controversy Over Standing Rules

The Nigerian Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months following a dispute with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Announcing the decision, Akpabio said, “That the Senate do suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months for her total violation of the Senate Standing Rules (2023 as amended) by bringing the presiding officer and the entire […]

Senate Committee Throws Out Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Petition Against Akpabio

The Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions has dismissed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, which alleged sexual harassment and abuse of office, declaring it “dead on arrival.” The committee, on Wednesday, cited procedural violations and legal constraints as reasons for its decision. During the hearing, the Chairman […]

Arewa Forum Calls for Independent Inquiry into Senate President’s Conduct

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has called for a thorough investigation into allegations of sexual harassment levelled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by the Senator for Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan made the allegations shortly after a confrontation with Akpabio over seating arrangements in the upper chamber. In a statement released yesterday, ACF spokesperson […]