LISTENING TO POLARIZED PUBLIC OPINION ON NATASHA AND AKPABIO

In February 2025, Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment, alleging inappropriate advances during official proceedings. Akpabio has denied these allegations.

Following her accusations, the Senate's ethics committee dismissed Akpoti-Uduaghan's claims, citing procedural rule violations, and recommended her suspension. Consequently, she was suspended from the Senate for six months, during which her allowances and security details were withdrawn. Akpoti-Uduaghan protested the decision but was escorted out of the chamber by security.

In response to her suspension, Akpoti-Uduaghan filed a lawsuit against Akpabio, seeking N100 billion in damages. The incident has sparked debates on gender representation and the treatment of women in Nigerian politics, with critics condemning the ethics committee's handling of the case as biased.

This situation has drawn attention to the challenges faced by female politicians in Nigeria, highlighting ongoing issues within the country's parliamentary conduct.

For a more detailed overview of the situation, you may refer to the following news report:

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