The Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months after a heated clash with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over seating arrangements. Lawmakers upheld the decision despite opposition. Meanwhile, an investigation into her sexual harassment allegations against Akpabio is ongoing. The suspension may be lifted if she apologizes.
The Nigerian Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months following a heated altercation with Senate President Godswill Akpabio regarding seat arrangements. The decision, based on recommendations from the Senate Committee on Ethics and Code of Conduct, was upheld by a majority vote despite efforts to reduce the suspension to three months.
Akpoti-Uduaghan was accused of violating Senate Standing Rules and bringing the chamber into disrepute. Senate President Akpabio emphasized that the suspension could only be lifted if she issued a formal written apology.
Additionally, the committee is set to investigate Akpoti-Uduaghan’s allegations of sexual harassment against Akpabio, further intensifying the controversy surrounding the decision.
The Kogi Central senator was escorted out of the chamber by the Sergeant-At-Arms following the ruling. Her suspension has sparked mixed reactions, with some lawmakers and political observers questioning the fairness of the decision. Meanwhile, civil society organizations continue to call for transparency in the ongoing probe.
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