The sexual harassment petition submitted by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio has taken a new plot twist after senators disagreed on the grounds through which it was submitted. Akpoti-Uduaghan formally submitted the petition on Wednesday following the claim of the senate spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu, that the only petition before the senate is Read More
Senators are disputing the sexual harassment petition filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Some senators, including the Senate Chief Whip, argue the petition violates Senate rules because the matter is already in court. They cite Order 40, rule 7 of the Senate Standing Order and Order 40, sub 4. Akpoti-Uduaghan counters that her harassment petition is not before the court, only a cyberbullying case related to the issue.
