Posted by Samuel on Fri 07th Mar, 2025 - tori.ng
According to Akpoti-Uduaghan, she remains a legitimate senator amid what she called an “illegal” suspension.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Senator representing Kogi Central, has rejected her six-month suspension from the Senate.
According to Akpoti-Uduaghan, she remains a legitimate senator amid what she called an “illegal” suspension.
This was contained in a statement in which she reacted to the decision of the Red Chamber.
“Against the culture of silence, intimidation, and victim-shaming, my unjust suspension from the Nigerian Senate invalidates the principles of natural justice, fairness, and equity.
“The illegal suspension does not withdraw my legitimacy as a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and I will continue to use my duly elected position to serve my constituents and country to the best of my ability till 2027 and beyond,” Akpoti-Uduaghan said.
On Thursday, the Senate suspended the Senator for six months.
This comes amid the allegations of s*xual harassment she made against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.
The suspension followed a recommendation from the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions.
As part of the suspension, Akpoti-Uduaghan’s salary and security details would be withdrawn, and she would be barred from accessing the National Assembly premises.