
Tag: Akpabio

Akpabio Treated Me Like A Slave, Runs NASS Like A Dictator – Natasha
Embattled Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Tuesday accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of treating her like a slave and his domestic servant. Natasha made the fresh accusation while addressing journalists in her office at the National Assembly complex. The Kogi Central senator was suspended six months ago after accusing Akpabio of sexual harassment and…

Only Senate Can Decide Your Fate — N’Assembly Clerk Tells Natasha
The Office of the Clerk to the National Assembly has distanced itself from reports suggesting the power to determine whether suspended Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, can resume legislative duties. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, the Director of Information, Mullah Bi-Allah, who spoke on behalf of the Clerk’s office, clarified that…

Natasha’s Suspension: 10th NASS Worst Nigeria Ever Had-Rights Advocate
Human rights advocate, Precious Oruche, has described the 10th National Assembly as “one of the worst” in Nigeria’s democratic history. Oruche is accusing the National Assembly of disregarding the constitution and disobeying court orders in the ongoing saga involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The rights advocate, who appeared on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Wednesday,…

Suspension: Court Did Not Order Senator Natasha’s Recall, Says Legal Practitioner
A legal practitioner, Ekemini Udim, has faulted Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s attempt to resume at the Senate, claiming the court verdict on the matter did not order the lifting of the suspension on the Kogi Central lawmaker. “It is very clear: my Lord has not said, ‘Recall Senator Natasha’. What the judge said was that, ‘You…

Akpabio Appeals Court Ruling Ordering Natasha’s Recall
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has approached the Court of Appeal, challenging the ruling of the Federal High Court Abuja, which directed the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to the Senate following her suspension. In a notice of appeal, the Senate President is seeking to overturn the July 4 judgment delivered by Justice…

Constitutional Review Will Guarantee A Just Federation, Says Akpabio
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has said that the review of the 1999 Constitution being embarked upon by the National Assembly will guarantee the evolution of a more just, united, and forward-looking federation. Akpabio made the remarks while declaring open the South-South Zonal Public Hearing on the review of the 1999 Constitution in…

Natasha Denies Apology Report, Insists On Sexual Harassment Allegation Against Akpabio
Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has insisted on sexual harassment allegation against Senate President, Godswill Obot Akpabio. She said pressure is being mounted on her from various quarters to tender an apology but said she will never succumb as she looks forward to expose and prove her claims. In a statement she…

House Torn In Sexual Harassment Scandal, Is This ‘’God’s Will’’ For Nigerian Senate?
If you are a lover of soap opera or reality TV, it is well worth tuning in to the goings on at the Nigerian Senate in the past week, this you would agree does not happen every day not even once in a blue moon. Nigerians over the years have seen some dramatic twists from…

PDP Faults Senator Natasha’s Suspension, Accuses Akpabio Of Cover-Up
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned in very strong terms the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Senate over her allegation of sexual harassment against the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. Recall that the Senate on Thursday suspended Senator Natasha for six months for violation of the Red Chambers rules. Her suspension followed…

Northern Elders Ask Akpabio to Resign Over Alleged Sexual Misconduct
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) on Wednesday strongly condemned the alleged mistreatment of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, calling for an independent investigation into the incident. NEF also demanded Akpabio’s immediate resignation to ensure a fair and impartial inquiry, free from any potential interference. In a statement, NEF spokesperson Professor Abubakar Jika…
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