Treatment of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who has been suspended from senate, shines light on women’s rights Last July, Nigeria’s third-most powerful man gave a rare apology on the floor of the senate which he heads.Godswill Akpabio had chastised his colleague Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for speaking out of turn, saying: “We are not in a nightclub”. But after receiving what he said was a deluge of insulting text messages from Nigerians, he apologised publicly a few days later. Continue reading...
Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment, leading to a political controversy and her suspension from the senate. Her petition was initially dismissed on procedural grounds. Women's rights groups condemned her suspension, organizing "We are all Natasha" protests. Akpabio's spokesperson stated the petition didn't follow protocol. Akpabio faced similar allegations in 2020. Other senators, including female senators, dismissed Akpoti-Uduaghan's claims, while some opposition senators offered support.
