Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has rejected her six-month suspension from the Nigerian Senate, labeling it “illegal.”
As the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs, Akpoti-Uduaghan maintains that she remains a legitimate senator, duly elected to serve her constituents and the country.
In a statement made on Thursday, Akpoti-Uduaghan described her suspension as a blatant disregard for the principles of natural justice, fairness, and equity. The senator was quoted saying: “Against the culture of silence, intimidation, and victim-shaming, my unjust suspension from the Nigerian Senate invalidates the principles of natural justice, fairness, and equity,” she stated.
“The illegal suspension does not withdraw my legitimacy as a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and I will continue to use my duly elected position to serve my constituents and country to the best of my ability till 2027 and beyond.”
The suspension, handed down by the Senate, stems from Akpoti-Uduaghan’s allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. This development follows a turbulent period in the Senate, marked by disagreements over seating arrangements and Akpoti-Uduaghan’s outspoken stance on various issues.
via: Information Nigeria
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