Senate Suspends Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for Six Months Over Harassment Allegation

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The Nigerian Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months following her sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

The decision came on Thursday, March 6, 2024, after the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions reviewed the case and recommended her suspension.

As part of the suspension, Akpoti-Uduaghan will lose her salary, security details, and access to the National Assembly premises for the entire duration.

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The controversy erupted after the Kogi Central senator formally accused Akpabio of misconduct, submitting a petition before the Senate—a move that escalated into a heated confrontation within the chamber.

Her suspension marks a significant development in the ongoing tensions within the Senate, raising questions about political accountability, gender dynamics, and power struggles in Nigeria’s legislative space.

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