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Natasha Reacts to Suspension, ‘This Injustice Will Not Be Sustained’

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KEY POINTS


  • Following her accusation of sexual harassment against Godswill Akpabio the Senate president, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan received a six-month suspension from her duties.
  • Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan declared the temporary suspension unfair while she affirmed that the Senate would not succeed with this action.

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has denounced her Senate-imposed six-month suspension by maintaining that the action was unjustified and would not remain valid.

The Senate allowed the Kogi Central senator to undertake no legislative duties after passing the decision through a voice vote with complete parliamentary agreement.

Natasha Reacts to Suspension

The Senate enacted a six-month suspension on her due to her refusal to change her seat and her harassment allegation,, while Natasha reacts to suspension.

The Senate forwarded Natasha to the Committee on Ethics Privileges and Public Petitions for pursuing disciplinary procedures.

During a live television interview Natasha halted the sexual harassment investigation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio by making public harassment claims against the official.

The politician claimed that Akpabio pursued her because she refused to accept his romantic interest in her.

Resubmitted petition and Akpabio’s denial

Akpabio maintains steadfast rejection of every claim despite the allegations that he has never harassed any female individual.

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