
In Nigeria, a woman’s voice in power often lingers longer outside the court than within it. According to Premium Times, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s ₦50 million bail, granted despite federal pushback, has ignited more questions than it resolved. Her confident walk from court became a national mirror, reflecting how borrowed breath unsettles those who decide who gets to speak, and for how long.
- Natasha accused Akpabio and Bello of plotting to assassinate her on national TV
- Court granted bail, rejecting claims she posed a flight risk
- Women’s groups call her prosecution a pattern of gendered silencing
- Critics label her reckless and politically motivated
Where in your life have you held your breath, not in fear, but in defiance?
Sources: Premium Times, Channels TV, Document Women, SERAP