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The complaint laid by Senator Natsha Akpoti-Uduaghan at the United Nations Inter parliamentary conference in New York on Tuesday has continued to attract reactions.

The Kogi Lawmaker had taken her case before the global institution for them to prevail over what she says is an injustice meted on her.

After listening to her complaint, the IPU told Senator Natasha that it will take necessary steps to address the complaints she brought to the union after listening to the other side.

The Nigerian Senate has however replied to Senator Natasha’s complaint to the IPU through a letter by the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele.

The letter was read by the Chairperson of the House of Representatives committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, Honorable Kafilat Ogbara, who is attending the event in an official capacity representing Nigeria.

The Senate letter read in part, “Senator Natasha-Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended for gross misconduct and unruly behaviour and not as a result of allegation of sexual harassment or assault. The authority of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria firmly refutes the deliberate misinformation and false narrative being circulated by certain media organisations regarding the sixth months suspension of Senator Natsaha-Akpoti-Uduaghan.

“Let it be unequivocally stated that Uduaghan was suspended solely for her persistent act of misconduct and disregard for the Senate Standing Orders.”

Honourable Ogbara, however, called for a thorough investigation into the allegation by Senator Natasha against the Senator President, Godswill Akpabio.

She maintained that procedures and necessary actions under the Senate rules were observed before Senator Natasha’s suspension.

Last week, the Senate suspended the lawmaker in a move that has continued to generate debates across the country.

She had initially submitted a petition to the Senate accusing Akpabio of sexual harassment. But the lawmakers threw it out before suspending her even after submitting another petition.

Senator Natasha vowed to continue the fight against “injustice”. But in the wake of the suspension, Akpabio denied the accusations and maintained he has never assaulted women.

Her altercation with the Senate president started on February 20, 2025, after her seat was changed during plenary.

That is not the first time both individuals had issues. In July 2024, Akpabio had while trying to correct her for misconduct told her to follow the rules and that the Senate is not a nightclub where anybody can talk anyhow. The Akwa Ibom lawmaker, however, later apologised to her for the remark.

bdon12:
Has her claim been investigated?

BlessedGift:
https://www.channelstv.com/2025/03/12/senator-natasha-was-suspended-for-gross-misconduct-not-because-of-her-allegation-senate-tells-ipu/amp/

bdon12:
Has her claim been investigated?

Tinubuadvocate:
I can't believe that she can quickly run to new York like that.

bdon12:
Has her claim been investigated?

zombieHUNTER:
So because of misconduct, nobody is going to investigate her alterations..


Nigeria is a joke under Tinubu

Efcc is a tool for political oppression, look how quick they are going after odili because of his support for Fubara.

Nigeria is gone

zombieHUNTER:
So because of misconduct, nobody is going to investigate her alterations..


Nigeria is a joke under Tinubu

Efcc is a tool for political oppression, look how quick they are going after odili because of his support for Fubara.

Nigeria is gone

Asonaijaaso:
In Nigeria, if a poor man offends the powerful, justice is instant — a truckload of Mopol, thugs, and vigilantes is dispatched without delay.

But now, a female senator has accused a fellow senator of sexual harassment, and the silence is deafening.
• No word from the Minister of Justice
• No investigation from the Senate
• No statement from the Judiciary or Presidency

Suddenly, the same system that punishes the poor without trial becomes shy, careful, quiet — because the accused is part of the elite.

Let’s be clear: this isn’t just hypocrisy, it’s complicity. And the world is watching.

Soon, a U.S. or European journalist will ask the Nigerian President:

“What actions were taken after this public allegation? Has it been investigated? What protections are in place now?”

And what will the reply be?

Silence here equals guilt. Delay equals shame.

This scandal won’t die. It will grow, and when it goes international, it will haunt Nigeria’s image.

Act now — or prepare to answer under brighter lights.