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Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan alleges her six-month suspension was retaliation for accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment. She claims Akpabio blocked her legislative efforts after she refused his advances. The revelation has sparked debates on gender discrimination in politics, with calls for an independent investigation.

Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has alleged that her six-month suspension from the Senate was a direct retaliation for her claims of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In an interview with Sky News, she stated that Akpabio had pressured her to "please him" in exchange for fair treatment in the Senate.

Akpoti-Uduaghan argued that her suspension, announced just a day after she filed her petition, was an attempt to silence her rather than a justified disciplinary action. She pointed out a double standard, highlighting that male senators had engaged in physical altercations without facing similar consequences.

The embattled lawmaker also claimed that Akpabio had obstructed her legislative efforts and dismissed interventions from her husband. According to her, repeated refusals to comply with his alleged advances led to a campaign of intimidation.

Her revelations have ignited debates about gender dynamics in Nigerian politics, with activists calling for an independent investigation. Akpabio has yet to publicly respond to the allegations.