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Shinjawestern:
Am still saying the same thing...where is the evidence?

Don't U understand English?

I can claim anything but I need proof for people to blv it

If you're a woman, you're a disgrace to womanhood

janeedema:
Senator Natasha: Beauty and Brains — But Wisdom Deficient?

Let’s be honest — Senator Natasha doesn’t care about the cost of rice or garri in the market.

That’s a fact.

So let’s not be naive when we see attempts to instigate women to carry placards, rallying around her as if this is some great fight for women’s rights.

This is not about justice — it’s about an agenda.

If Senator Natasha was truly about the people, we would have heard her voice when Senate President Akpabio casually spoke about bad governance or made light of the rising cost of living.

But we didn’t.

Not a word.

The only time Senator Natasha spoke up was when the Senate decided to discipline her for flouting internal rules — suddenly, she remembered the sexual harassment allegations against Akpabio.

Let me be clear — I have no alliance to Senate President Akpabio.

I do not undermine sexual harassment.

I frown at it. Yet I frown more at those who weaponise it.

Now, let’s also call a spade a spade: what happened with the seat reassignment was wrong.

It was disrespectful.

They reassigned Senator Natasha’s seat without informing her — and that was the bone of contention that led to the commotion.

It doesn’t matter if that’s “how it’s always been done.”

That approach is flawed.

I actually relate to Senator Natasha because I’ve experienced something similar.

There was a time I attended a program in a church I belonged to, and as a member of a prominent unit, I arrived early and took a seat with the unit, waiting for the program to start.

I had attended rehearsals leading up to the event, so as far as I knew, I was exactly where I was supposed to be.

But just as the program began, I noticed some unit members whispering, and then, someone tapped me and pointed to the leader of the unit.

I looked towards him, and he didn’t speak to me directly — he just used his hand to gesture that I should leave.

No explanation.

Nothing.

I kept wondering why I was being asked to move — especially since the program had already started.

The auditorium was packed by then, so I had to walk to the back, embarrassed, looking for a place to sit — still unsure of what had just happened.

It wasn’t until the program ended that I went to the leader and asked, “Why did you ask me to leave? I attended rehearsals. What happened?”

That’s when they told me — I was under suspension.

I was shocked.

I asked, Suspension? What did I do?

They said a mail had been sent.

A mail I never received.

A mail I never acknowledged.

So there was clearly a lapse in communication.

But here’s the key difference:

Even though I was embarrassed and upset, I didn’t cause a scene.

I didn’t shout or disrupt the program.

I waited until after the event ended to seek clarification.

And yes — I was hurt.

Later, I sent a text message to the leader expressing my frustration — a message they felt was too harsh.

Because of that, I was summoned by the leadership of the unit.

But despite the tension, it was handled internally.

We resolved the matter within the structure — without public drama.

That’s the same approach Senator Natasha should have taken.

The Senate has internal conflict resolution mechanisms.

Instead of escalating the situation publicly, she could have:

1. Addressed the seat reassignment privately through the right channels.
2. Expressed her frustration without causing a commotion during the sitting.
3. Pushed for justice internally first before going to the media.

But she didn’t.

She went straight to Arise TV — not because she wanted justice, but because the system no longer favored her.

That’s not how you fix a broken system — that’s how you burn it down.

Let me address some issues the Senate commotion drives home.

1. Loyalty Doesn’t Mean Burning Down the House

Let’s talk about loyalty.

Loyalty isn't about taking nonsense from an institution or person. It is about dealing with nonsense with sense.

Burning down a building because there are cockroaches isn't loyalty — but recklessness. Why burn down when you can fumigate first?

Yes, Senator Natasha is in the opposition, but opposition doesn’t mean recklessness.

The Senate may have issues, but you don’t tear the institution apart because you’re upset — you work within the system to fix it first.

By running to the media, Senator Natasha didn’t just attack Akpabio — she dragged the entire 10th Senate Assembly into the mud.

Now, instead of being seen as a woman standing for justice, she’s part of an Assembly that’s being ridiculed as chaotic, disorderly, and unserious.

That’s not a win.

It’s not a badge of honor.

It’s a stain — on both her and the 10th Assembly.

A Married Woman Who Values Her Integrity…

Here’s another thing we must address:

2. Senator Natasha is a married woman.

A married woman who values her integrity and does not condone sexual harassment would have spoken up immediately when it happened.

Not months or years later — and definitely not as a reaction to having her seat reassigned.

If Senator Akpabio had indeed harassed her, the wise thing to do would have been to confront him directly:

“Stop this nonsense or I’ll report you to my husband.”

Let’s not forget — Akpabio was already friends with her husband before they got married.

She had a powerful, direct route to warn him.

If Akpabio continued despite the warning, then the next logical step would have been to report him to her husband.

If he still persisted, she could have escalated to Senator Ireti Kingibe — a respected female senator and leader in the Senate and her “mentor”.

And if all else failed, she could have formally reported him to the Senate Ethics Committee.

By the time she went through all these channels, she would have built a solid case against Akpabio.

Her claims would have carried weight because there would be proof of multiple attempts to address the issue before it became public.

But she didn’t do any of these.

Instead, she tied her sexual harassment allegations to her seat reassignment — making it seem less about justice and more about retaliation.

What happened to all the people she could have involved to mediate and protect her space in the Senate?

She didn’t use them because, let’s be honest — the sexual harassment wasn’t the issue.

She didn’t present any proof that she wasn’t complicit or comfortable with the situation until it became convenient for her.

It’s hard not to wonder: was she truly harassed, or was she simply weaponizing the narrative because she was losing favor?

Then finally, let’s look at:

3. The Truth vs. “Your Truth”

At the heart of this is the distinction between:
• The truth and
• Your truth.

Your truth is about how you feel — your pain, your anger, your experiences.

But the truth is about wisdom — knowing how to channel those feelings the right way.

If Senator Natasha had pursued the truth, she would have:

1. Addressed the sexual harassment when it happened.
2. Raised the seat reassignment issue through the proper Senate channels first.
3. Used her husband’s relationship with Akpabio to mediate.
4. Corrected the system without making a public spectacle of the Senate.

But instead, she blurred the lines between fighting for justice and fighting for attention.

And now, the 10th Assembly is known more for commotion than for change.

In Conclusion

Here’s the truth:

Loyalty means addressing wrongs the right way — without tearing down the house you belong to.

Justice means standing firm — not conveniently switching narratives when the tide turns against you.

Wisdom means knowing that timing matters — and that a just cause can lose its weight when pursued recklessly.

Senator Natasha didn’t fight for justice — she fought because the system stopped favoring her.

That’s not the same thing.

Let’s be wise.

Shalom.

Una nor well

helinues:
Na golden touch me I know say people dey get, but Peter Obi has proved that his own touching na acid touching

Restructure this country to true federalism!

You can't be using my state's money to fund projects in other states that we have no agreement with!

Stop talking like someone with rabbies.

It was reported in the news

Shinjawestern:
I can also say that I slap Ur mom when she try to kiss me..

Chinedu Will u blv me ?

Someone said N8million daily, and you're asking how much monthly? Do the maths and stop asking lame questions.

Whether 22 days or 30 days a month, its still excessive

iamnotillicit:
I should focus on the salary that is not entering my account...?

You're saying its not true?

Shinjawestern:
Were u there when she slap him?

Nobody stops you for doing anything on Sunday

IPIGSRSHALLOW:
Idiotic fools.
These religious fanatical fools should shut up.
I'm against closing schools for Ramadan but if that's what they desire, who the hell is CAN to tell them otherwise?

Don't we close schools and businesses on Sunday for you to go to church? Who says that schools must close on Sundays?
It's all due to Judeo Christian thinking that Nigeria inherited from the British system.
We can change that also.

Is this to compensate for sundays?

Positivepoint:
If they where comfortable with sit at home in the south then they lost their case also why will Muslim students observe rest on Sundays?

Why involved private schools? Nigeria is a circular state so religion should not determine government policy.

It is because free money comes from Niger Delta

floss:
Hmmm…please let’s be fair, if Anambra state governor and some other southern governors refer their states as a Christian State, I see nothing wrong with the northern governors observing Ramadan in the best appropriate manner they seem best for the Islamic community, CAN should just know when to keep quiet and stay away from what’s not their business especially if government granted those holidays.

From my understanding northern Nigeria and many northern states are Islamic states , despite those states having Christians it’s an Islamic state because that’s the paramount religion there.

I see nothing wrong here, it’s not one month that will make a dull student pass or a bright student fail

They should close all institutions if they're serious. Abi na only students dey fast?

madridguy:
CAN should rest and stop overstretching this matter.

Nigeria belongs to everyone. You have every Sunday to enjoy your service while Friday peoples goes to work/school.

School close for every December and resume in January for you to celebrate Christmas.

Perhaps you did not watch her interview on Arise. Akpabio was changing her to a place where she'll not be seen or heard.

richie240:
If that's the reason for her outburst, then she had better stay in her husband's kitchen.

That's a very frivolous accusation. Let's say it had anything to do against her right ON THE FLOOR OF THE SENATE e for make sense.

The question any sane person should be asking is "does the SP have the right to ask a senator to change seat on d floor of d senate or not"? If the answer is ''yes", then she has no case!

You don't expect a mature woman to be dramatic anytime a man woos her. She will only come to the public if punishment starts taking place.

4th man has no immunity

Otamendi99:
So what were other senator's seat changed to punish them for?. If he had brought it up before that encounter. Many would have believed her. But dat is her own way of operation akpabio happens to b d 4th man.

You're deflecting from the main story.

Putindbutt:
Ogododo, tressun, I said keep quiet, shameless man from Kwara claiming Lagos.

So why haven't they stopped?

Putindbutt:
Ipob terrorists, stop killing truck drivers, they are the ones feeding you and if they stopped bringing food to you, na die una dey.

Biafra shall be restored!

zero8zero:
But why do they keep killing these people that are bringing foods to your place?. This burning and killings have been going on for long, I remember a truck that was burnt with full load of cows on the SE. At a point, onions became scarce when the truck drivers refused to enter SE after a truck carrying onions was vandalized and the onions stolen.
Unfortunately, ipob sympathizers like Peter Obi will turn s blind eye to this and won't say a word. Even on Nairaland, they will come here defending ipob terrorists.

But you hail politicians that has stolen billions

Zonefree:
She's a thief and should be treated as one. I'm surprised she's still breathing...waste of oxygen! Ugly looking female Nigerian crook!

Why will you kill someone for stealing? Is that what your law says?

Zonefree:
Because she get breast and nyash?

Na drug him push like Tilumbu, he nor mine skull

duro4chang:
The developer.

You can do that in Oduduwa Republic! You can't want Nigeria and not want Nigeria at the same time

madridguy:
The SW leaders are not doing enough to protect the Yoruba future generations enough. SW leaders should come together and make a very strict law against drugs dealers, Fake drugs producers and expired/fake wines manufacturers.

Enough is enough, you will never hear or see one Adeyemi Olagunloye commiting crime outside his region but the same people won't stop turning the SW to crime hub.

Don't be biased. She alleged that the seat change was done to punish her for not responding to his sexual advances

Otamendi99:
Exactly. Immediately dey say u fuckup because of seat. U now remember he sexually harassed you. If it had not happened. U for no remember.

A woman at NDDC slapped Akpabio when he was Minister of Niger Delta. Was that done by Igbos?

Akpabio should be held accountable for his actions

Shinjawestern:
Only Igbos are against akpabio bcus he is not Igbo ...They all wanted a Igbo as senate president..

God bless the good people of Southsouth and southwest..

Southsouth and southwest will stand with akpabio

Absolute rubbish

Whats your obsession with Igbos?

Counterigbolies:
This is the same ibb this is now the hero of the igbos

Still remained the slave coast even after 400yrs

Who reelected him? The 36 lawmakers on Meranda's side?

Mynd44:
Seems he will be allowed to resign properly later this week

How?

Is that your phone number? Don't expose yourself man

Bea1234:
Tinubu should just hang himself for God sake. How can only 1 person bring untold hardship onto millions of households?

Such a monumental failure.

The Tinubu dynasty is at its twilight. Just a matter of time

Is this where you should be focusing on?

iamnotillicit:
Some companies pay 22 days, some 21, some 24

It's not always by calendar months

You guys are clearly not educated enough for democracy

Counterigbolies:
he had the best of resources but wasted it on frivolities, he was in d best way to reshape Nigeria but did rubbish.

If he had done the right thing we won't have to pick between obi, tinubu n atiku today

This man borrowed 16 billion dollars for electricity fund but did nothing n today when national grid collapses we blame tinubu

This man collected id card money from all Nigerians n did nothing but today many of u are crying Nigeria don't have a data base

This man started do or die politics n was d pioneer or writing results from home n declaring election winner even when people were still voting on d field, if in doubt ask fayose or Maurice iwu.

This man started political witch hunting with the efcc n he jailed anyone that goes against him, many of u are insulting tinubu today but this man showed eedris Abdul Kareem hell for singing Nigeria jagajaga

Go n read about haliborton scandal that he perpetrated with atiku, Peter Jefferson the white man who did it with them was jailed in his country

Don't stop there, the Obasanjo farms Nigeria that he's parading as his own now was operation feed the nation n he converted it to his own.

Obj removed governors who openly criticize him about his third term n he was the one that introduce money politics to the red chamber, he increased their money cos he wanted them to approve his failed third term ambition.

Before u argue go n check facts, I know obj is your hero today cos he's criticizing the tinubu u love to hate

Crucify the person that stole tiger nut juice but hail and defend politicians that steals billions. What a travesty!

Shedrack777:
He should have been delt with before letting him go, so that next time, he won't try to steal again.
It's better he begged for it than stealing it