Following a harsh judgment of six months’ suspension without pay by the Ethics Committee, the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has expressed her concerns over the perceived culture of silence, intimidation, victim-shaming, and other forms of injustice occurring in the House of Assembly.
In a Facebook post, the distinguished Senator shared her thoughts, saying that the suspension will not deter her from faithful stewardship to her constituents and, by extension, the nation until 2027.
She wrote:
“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.
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 until 2027 โฆ and beyond.
Senator Natasha H. Akpoti-Uduaghan
Proudly Kogi Central,
Proudly Nigerian ๐ณ๐ฌ”
The rift between the Senate President and Senator Natasha has, for weeks, made top headlines in national dailies and online communities, with many political warlords proposing an impartial, unbiased investigation into the matter to allow for equity and fairness.
Yesterday, the distinguished Senator tabled her petition before the Senate President, where it was declared “dead on arrival” by the Ethics Committee.
As the events unfold, many philanthropists, industrialists, and technocrats have weighed in on the issue, with each stating cryptically that the Senate’s approach to the allegations will determine the justice system of the nation we brand as fatherland.
Do you think Natasha’s suspension is a pragmatic approach towards rendering her voiceless?
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