News
Natasha Uduaghan Takes ‘Sexual Harassment’ Case to Inter-Parliamentary Union In New York …Condemns Suspension
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has taken her case against Senate President Godswill Akpabio to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
Speaking at the IPU meeting at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Tuesday, Akpoti-Uduaghan reiterated her allegations that Akpabio had made sexual advances toward her.
The accusation came after her dispute with Akpabio over seating arrangements in the senate chamber. She was suspended for six months on March 6 following the altercation.
During the IPU meeting, Akpoti-Uduaghan sought justice and appealed to international democratic institutions, describing her suspension as “unlawful suspension” from the Nigerian Senate.
“I come with a heavy heart from Nigeria. But first, I will like to apologise to Hon. Kafilat Ogbara. I am not here to bring shame to our country, I am here to seek help for the women of Nigeria,” she stated.
“Five days ago, on the 6th of March 2025, I was suspended as a senator illegally because I submitted a petition of sexual harassment against the president of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio.
“I thought by submitting the petition, he would recuse himself and both of us would submit ourselves to the committee of ethics, privileges and public petitions for a fair and transparent investigation.
“But unfortunately, I was silenced, and I was suspended for six months among many other stringent conditions, such as taking away my security, taking away all the official vehicles and other items that were handed over to me as a senator.
“My salary would be cut off. I must not appear anywhere near the national assembly. And for six months, I am not to present myself as a senator locally in Nigeria and internationally. I am here illegally, and I have no other place to go but to come here.”
She emphasized that her suspension extended beyond personal grievances, highlighting the broader issue of women’s exclusion from political leadership in Nigeria.
“This is a clear case of political victimisation, punishment for speaking out against impunity, corruption, and gender-based violence,” she concluded.
-
Society News5 years agoJamaican man beheads wife after finding out their 6 kids are not his
-
Society News7 years agoEXCLUSIVE: The Complete Story of Dolapo Awosika, John Fashanu and Prophet Kasali Sex Mess
-
News5 years agoPastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, His Membership Of Secret Cult, And Other Issues Touching On His Public Credentials Examined by Barr. PATRICK I. BIOSE
-
News5 years agoBREAKING: Ajimobi’s daughter-in-law blast Gov. Makinde, says gov can’t surpass ex-Oyo gov
-
Society News6 years agoThe Rise and Fall of “Jumoke The Bread Seller”
-
News5 years agoBREAKING: 2 arrested as NAF begins investigations into Tolulope’s death
-
Crime6 years agoExclusive: Female Aide Fingered In Oko Oloyun’s Murder + Banking Transactions That Nailed Husband
-
News5 years agoBREAKING: Police take over Edo House of Assembly as APC, Oshiomhole move to seize control
You must be logged in to post a comment Login