Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan demands a live broadcast of her Senate probe, rejecting closed-door proceedings. The Kogi Central lawmaker, facing disciplinary review, has also filed a ₦100 billion defamation lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. She vows to expose key Senate issues, urging Nigerians to follow the process closely.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has insisted that her ongoing disciplinary probe by the Senate be aired live for public transparency. The Kogi Central lawmaker made the demand after being referred to the Senate’s ethics committee for disciplinary review, following a tense exchange in plenary where she defied Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s directives. She argued that the matter should not be handled behind closed doors, urging Nigerians to closely follow the proceedings.
In addition to her Senate probe, Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a ₦100 billion defamation lawsuit against Akpabio and his aide, Mfon Patrick, accusing them of making damaging statements against her. The senator has vowed to break her silence on various issues within the upper chamber, calling on media outlets to engage her in an open discussion. Her call for transparency has sparked public debate on accountability in Nigeria’s legislative process.
