Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has responded to her six-month suspension from the Senate, insisting that the decision against her will not hold.
Her suspension follows allegations of sexual harassment she made against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions had recommended her suspension, along with the withdrawal of her salary and security details for the duration. The recommendations were put to a voice vote, and the Senate unanimously approved her suspension.
However, while the votes were being cast, Senator Natasha declared, "This injustice will not be sustained," before her microphone was switched off.
The controversy surrounding her escalated after she refused to move to her assigned seat, citing Senate Standing Order 10, which protects members' privileges. This led to her referral to the Ethics Committee for disciplinary review.
Before the committee’s report was finalized, Senator Natasha publicly accused Akpabio of sexual harassment during a live television interview, claiming he was retaliating against her for rejecting his advances.
Earlier on Thursday, March 6, 2025, she resubmitted her petition to the Senate after the initial submission was rejected due to procedural issues.
Meanwhile, Senate President Akpabio has denied the allegations, stating that he has never harassed any woman.
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