Tag: Senate
Senator Natasha Alleges Sexual Harassment by Senate President Akpabio, Says Suspension Was Meant to Silence Her
Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment, alleging inappropriate advances both inside and outside the Senate chambers. In an interview with the BBC on Tuesday, the Kogi Central lawmaker claimed that her recent six-month suspension was a deliberate attempt to silence her following her refusal to comply with Akpabio’s…
SERAP Sues Akpabio Over ‘Unlawful Suspension’ of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing the action as a violation of her fundamental human rights. The suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeks to reverse the suspension and restore Akpoti-Uduaghan’s legislative rights, entitlements,…
Senate President Akpabio, Natasha to Testify Before Senate Committee Over Sexual Harassment Allegations
The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions (SCEPPP) is set to hear testimonies from Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Kogi Central lawmaker Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over allegations of sexual harassment. The development follows claims by Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan that Akpabio sexually harassed her during a visit to his residence in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, in…
Tinubu Intervenes in Lagos Assembly Crisis, Backs Obasa as Speaker
President Bola Tinubu has intervened in the leadership crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly, urging aggrieved lawmakers to allow Speaker Mudashiru Obasa to retain his position. The President met with Obasa and other members of the Assembly behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday, where he emphasized the need…
Women Groups Apologize to Akpabio, Condemn Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Actions
The Nigerian Women Crusade for Good Governance (NWCGG), a coalition of 100 women’s groups, has publicly apologized to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the Nigerian Senate over the conduct of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The group expressed disappointment with Akpoti-Uduaghan’s actions, stating that they have embarrassed Nigerian women and undermined the efforts of female politicians in…
Senator Natasha Takes Case Against Akpabio to UN, Inter-Parliamentary Union
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, has escalated her battle against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by taking her case to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) meeting at the United Nations in New York. During the Women in Parliament session, Senator Natasha called for justice and international intervention, alleging that her suspension from the…
Reps Urge CBN to Suspend Hike in ATM Charges
The House of Representatives has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend the planned increase in Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction charges and the removal of free ATM withdrawals for customers using other banks’ ATMs. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by Hon. Marcus Onobun, who drew attention…
Ezekwesili Calls for Akpabio to Step Aside Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to step aside pending an investigation into sexual harassment allegations leveled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The allegations arose following a heated argument between Akpabio and Akpoti-Uduaghan over seating arrangements in the Senate. In a statement issued on Monday, Ezekwesili demanded…
Rivers Crisis: APC Calls for Governor Fubara’s Resignation or Impeachment
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara to either resign from office honourably or face impeachment by the State House of Assembly. The party accused the governor of committing numerous impeachable offences, citing the recent judgment of the Supreme Court as evidence of his alleged misconduct. Speaking at…
Kogi Youths Declare Solidarity with Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, Condemn Senate Suspension
Youths in Kogi State have expressed strong support for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Senator representing Kogi Central, following her recent suspension by the 10th Senate. In a statement issued on Sunday, the youths described the suspension as “crude and peremptory,” warning that the Senate is heading in the wrong direction under the leadership of Senate…