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Atedo Peterside, founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc, has criticised the suspension of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi Central.

In an X post on Sunday, Peterside described the suspension as illegal, adding that it is also disrespectful to the senator’s constituents.

“The most disturbing aspect of the Nigeria senate hullabaloo around @NatashaAkpoti is that the Senate Leadership must be aware that her suspension for 6 months is ultra vires and also disrespectful to her constituents in Kogi State, but they don’t care,” he wrote.

BACKGROUND

Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended from the senate for six months on March 6 after a heated dispute with Godswill Akpabio, the senate president.

The conflict began on February 20 when she protested a reassignment of her seat, calling it an attempt to sideline her.

She accused Akpabio of discriminatory treatment, leading to a heated exchange.

Days later, she told Human Rights Radio that the senate leadership was planning to suspend her to silence her.

The saga took a heavy turn when on February 28, Akpoti-Uduaghan went on Arise TV, accusing Akpabio of sexual harassment.

She claimed he made inappropriate advances toward her in 2023 and, after she refused, began blocking her motions and orchestrated the seat change as retaliation.

Akpabio denied the allegations, and his wife, Ekaette, sued Akpoti-Uduaghan for defamation, demanding N350 billion in damages.

The senate committee on ethics, privileges, and public petitions, chaired by Neda Imasuen, eventually recommended her suspension for six months, citing “gross misconduct” and violations of senate standing orders related to the seating dispute, not the harassment claims.

Her petition against Akpabio on sexual harassment was dismissed for procedural reasons, including that she signed it herself, violating senate rules.

Akpoti-Uduaghan rejected the suspension as “unjust” and “illegal.”

In a March 7 Facebook post, she said it undermines natural justice and vowed to keep representing her constituents.

Meanwhile, Akpoti-Uduaghan has taken the fight to court, filing a N100 billion defamation lawsuit against Akpabio.

Source: https://www.thecable.ng/atedo-peterside-natasha-akpotis-suspension-disrespectful-to-her-constituents/

Exactly
Suspended her for 6 months, while the person with the case - Akpabio - is walking around freely.

This country eh 🤣

O ti lo

Her conduct is disrespectful to Nigeria

Nigeria. A country where d only thing that works is our high libido and reproductive organs

I'm charging the senate to court

True
And illegal as well

Person wey dem suppose give LIFE suspension.

Can't believe this same natasha i had a heavy crush on, dey masturbate to her pics that year..

All of a sudden i come hate her with passion. If you like fine pass 20 mami watas the moment you lay false accusation. I will hate u 4 life

Beauty with a touch nuisance attitude...

If the accusation is false, she should be banished from that senate house

Useless senators and lawmakers.

Is this what we should be discussing in this time and season in nigeria!

Ok

Habbeyy:
Her conduct is disrespectful to Nigeria

Your politicians loot billions of naira.

Na them gangan dey disrespectful to Nigeria.

We know so many of you men want from Nathasha.

Asonaijaaso:
The whole tenure of Natasha Akpoti for 1st term is 48 months.

If you suspend her for 6 whole months.

The senate has deprived the millions of people in Kogi central constituents 12.5% of their representation in the 4 years.

Just because of a heated disagreement, between 2 senators.

This is abuse of power. Akpabio is abusing his power by denying millions of Nigerians, senatorial representation in the senate for 6 months !!!

Women are naturally stubborn. Her stubbornness brought this upon her . What's the big deal about sitting arrangements. Now , alot of people now know her shady past.

Asonaijaaso:
The whole tenure of Natasha Akpoti for 1st term is 48 months.

If you suspend her for 6 whole months.

The senate has deprived the millions of people in Kogi central constituents 12.5% of their representation in the 4 years.

Just because of a heated disagreement, between 2 senators.

This is abuse of power. Akpabio is abusing his power by denying millions of Nigerians, senatorial representation in the senate for 6 months !!!

Blame her for not realizing this. Her conduct was just so uncouth

Whether you people like it or not that decision is final therefore she must serve out that suspension!

APC is a wicked political party. Did you hear their governor complain?

If she was conscious of her people she'd put them first instead of putting that attention on herself. Write it down , this will affect her reelection.

Jestin:
If the accusation is false, she should be banished from that senate house

She once accused Reno Falsely in broad daylight

She should be arrested and jailed

I stand with God's will

Jestin:
If the accusation is false, she should be banished from that senate house

U for go banish her by yourself.

Asonaijaaso:
The whole tenure of Natasha Akpoti for 1st term is 48 months.

If you suspend her for 6 whole months.

The senate has deprived the millions of people in Kogi central constituents 12.5% of their representation in the 4 years.

Just because of a heated disagreement, between 2 senators.

This is abuse of power. Akpabio is abusing his power by denying millions of Nigerians, senatorial representation in the senate for 6 months !!!

Keep quiet!

Who her representation help??


It’s for her and her pocket only

Kogi people should do better. Only them have Yaya bello and Akpoti. Kakistocracy exemplified!

Yes

Omo, who cares if her conduct is disrespectful or not. Dont they have rules and regulations there! Penalize her if she is guilty or penalize the useless president if he is the one guilty.

Damn all of dem!

Should we be having dis issue about both of dem!

Habbeyy:
Her conduct is disrespectful to Nigeria

We are tired of Natasha and Akpabio story everyday please another story this is becoming so boring. Even when we know who is right and who wrong

Exceed15:
Women are naturally stubborn. Her stubbornness brought this upon her . What's the big deal about sitting arrangements. Now , alot of people now know her shady past.

Changing of seat is normal but the senator whose seat is changed need to be told before the plenary.
Also, laugh/smile is a sign of peace/love naturally but when your enemy laugh at you, it is considered as mocking because love is not expected from the person.

Akpabio need to know the underlying frosty relationship between him and Natasha and would be careful at dealing with her.