NewsOnline Nigeria reviews that the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has been suspended for six months over the sexual harassment allegation in opposition to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.
The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions really useful Natasha’s suspension on Thursday, March 6, 2025.
The Committee acknowledged that Natasha’s wage and safety particulars can be withdrawn throughout the suspension interval.
The Committee additionally really useful that Senator Natasha shouldn’t be seen wherever across the Nationwide Meeting throughout her suspension interval.
Presenting the Committee’s report throughout Thursday’s plenary, Chairman of the Senate Ethics, Senator Neda Imasuen, acknowledged that Natasha was discovered responsible of all allegations attributable to her non-compliance with the Committee’s proceedings.
Akpabio has constantly denied any misconduct, emphasizing his respect for ladies and refuting the claims as unfounded.
Amongst those that spoke throughout the deliberation on the Committee’s suggestion was Abba Moro, who pleaded for leniency and a discount within the really useful six months for suspension.
He mentioned, “We plead that whereas implementing these suggestions, that are more likely to be permitted by the Senate, the 6-month suspension for Senator Natasha is diminished to three months, if handy for the Senate and Mr. President. Three months is enough for some degree of restitution.”
