Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is facing a six-month suspension recommendation from the Senate Committee on Ethics and Public Petitions, chaired by Senator Neda Imasuen. This decision comes after Akpoti-Uduaghan re-presented her petition accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of s*xual harassment and abuse of office.
The committee’s recommendation also includes halting Akpoti-Uduaghan’s salary and staff allowances during the suspension period. However, it’s worth noting that the Senate’s decision has been put on hold due to a court order. A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an interim order stopping the Senate Committee from proceeding with the investigation.
The controversy surrounding Akpoti-Uduaghan’s petition has sparked intense debate, with some senators defending her right to speak out against the Senate President, while others argue that her actions are an affront to the institution. The Senate will continue to deliberate on the matter, but for now, the court’s order has halted any further action.
