Tag: Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

IWD 2025: Tinubu Urged to Declare Femicide National Emergency as CSOs Condemn Senator Natasha’s Suspension

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By: Bayo Obalende Civil society organisations have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately declare the widespread violence against women and the escalating femicide crisis in Nigeria “a national emergency and threat to national security.” They also weighed in on the ongoing controversy between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio and condemned […]

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BREAKING: Senate Panel Wants Natasha Suspended For Six Months

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Olayiwola Oshunrinade The Senate Committee on Public Conduct, Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions on Thursday recommended that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, be suspended for six months. Senator Neda Imasuen, chairman of the committee, presented the report during plenary, stating that Natasha was found guilty of all allegations against her. She failed to appear […]

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Tensions rise in Abuja as Pro-Natasha Protesters clash with Akpabio Supporters

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By: Bayo Obalende A heated confrontation erupted in Abuja today, Wednesday 5th March, as supporters of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan faced off against those of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The clash occurred near the National Assembly complex, where protesters had gathered to demand justice for Akpoti-Uduaghan, who has accused Akpabio of sexual harassment ¹. The protesters, […]

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Natasha Submits Sexual Harassment Petition Against Akpabio In Senate

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Olayiwola Oshunrinade Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Wednesday formally submitted a petition to the Senate, accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment. Speaking under Order 40 of the Senate Rules monitored live, Akpoti-Uduaghan stated that she had previously made the allegations during an interview on a national broadcast television station, but was now officially presenting […]

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Ireti Kingibe Faults Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Says ‘We Must Follow Senate Rules’

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Olayiwola Oshunrinade The Chairperson of Senate Committee on Women Affairs, Senator Ireti Kingibe, on Friday, told Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan that all senators were bound to follow Senate rules. Reacting to the shouting match involving Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on seating arrangement, Kingibe, while appearing on Arise TV on Friday, carpeted the […]

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Akpoti accuses Akpabio of sexual advances

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By: Bayo Obalende Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of victimising her because she refused his sexual advances. Akpoti-Uduaghan recently clashed with Akpabio during plenary about seating arrangements. She has been referred to the Senate Ethics Committee for probe. However, the Kogi lawmaker said in an interview on Arise […]

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The Unraveling of Legislative Decorum: A Case Study in Misplaced Entitlement

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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s conduct within the Nigerian Senate last week has raised significant concerns regarding adherence to parliamentary procedures and the responsibilities of lawmakers. Her actions not only challenge the established norms of legislative decorum but also prompt a broader discussion on the qualifications necessary for those entrusted with the sacred duty of lawmaking. Disrespect […]

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