Tag: Natasha
Akpabio Not Bigger Than Nigeria’s Constitution – Natasha
Suspended lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Tuesday, cautioned Senate President Godswill Akpabio against placing himself above the Nigerian Constitution. The senator also accused the Senate leadership of violating a valid court order by preventing her from resuming duties at the National Assembly. She disclosed this in an interview with journalists at the assembly complex. The…
Senator Natasha Makes Way Into National Assembly After Being Denied Entry
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has made her way into the National Assembly premises in Abuja, after she was initially denied access. The lawmaker who is serving a six-month suspension by the upper lawmaking body had vowed to resume sitting in the NASS chambers after a court verdict asking the Senate to recall her. However, when she…
NASS: Security Beefed Up As Tension Mounts Over Natasha’s Planned Return
There is a heavy security presence at the main gate of the National Assembly complex following reports that the suspended lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, will be resuming during plenary on Tuesday (today). The lawmaker on Saturday vowed that she will resume sitting on Tuesday, July 22. The senator cited a recent judgment by Justice Binta…
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…
Court Directs Senate To Recall Suspended Natasha
Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Senate to recall the suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Delivering judgement, Justice Nyako described as excessive the six-month suspension that was imposed on the lawmaker by the Senate. The judge faulted the provision in Chapter 8 of the Senate Standing Rules,…
BREAKING: Judge Recuses Self from Natasha’s Case, Cites Akpabio’s Petition
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja recused himself on Tuesday from hearing the case filed by suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. His decision followed a petition from Senate President Godswill Akpabio, challenging his impartiality in the matter. Although the suit was scheduled for hearing, Justice Egwuatu announced his withdrawal 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…
Senate Recommends Six Months Suspension For Natasha Over Violations
The Senate is considering the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months. This followed investigations from the Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct, which cited her for total violation of Senate rules. According to the committee’s recommendation read by its Chairman, Senator Neda Imasuen, Senator Natasha’s suspension will take effect from March…