Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been suspended from the Nigerian Senate for six months following her accusation of sexual assault against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The Senate’s ethics committee dismissed her allegations, citing violations of procedural rules, leading to her suspension, which includes loss of office access, allowances, and security.
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The incident escalated when Akpoti-Uduaghan was escorted out of the Senate chamber after attempting to speak, highlighting tensions within the legislative body. Critics, such as Chioma Agwuegbo of TechHerNG, have condemned the ethics committee’s handling of the case, alleging bias. In response, Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a lawsuit against Akpabio, seeking damages.
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This situation underscores ongoing challenges related to gender representation and the handling of sexual assault allegations in Nigerian politics.
Nigerian Senate Suspends Female Senator Over Sexual Assault Accusation.
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