Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has dismissed her suspension from the Senate as illegal, insisting she will continue to serve her constituents despite the decision.
The senator, representing Kogi Central, was suspended for “gross misconduct” following a dispute with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over seating arrangements on February 20.
The situation escalated when Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Akpabio of sexual harassment, an allegation he has denied.
Her petition against Akpabio was dismissed by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions on procedural grounds.
In a social media statement, Akpoti-Uduaghan condemned her suspension, describing it as an attack on justice and fairness.
“Against the culture of silence, intimidation, and victim-shaming, my unjust suspension from the Nigerian Senate invalidates the principles of natural justice, fairness, and equity,” she wrote.
She reaffirmed her position as an elected senator, declaring that the suspension does not strip her of legitimacy.
“The illegal suspension does not withdraw my legitimacy as a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and I will continue to use my duly elected position to serve my constituents and country to the best of my ability till 2027… and beyond,” she added.
