Read Also:Face-off With Akpabio: Natasha risks sanctions, referred to senate ethics c’ttee. She recalled another incident in the Senate when she needed to move a Motion on Ajaokuta, which is part of her senatorial district, but the move was thwarted by Akpabio. “Before Nigeria crucifies Senator Godswill Akpabio, I’d encourage people like Obiageli Ezekwesili and others now agitating to ask Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to take a lie detector test. On March 6, 2025, the Senate, under Akpabio's leadership, voted to suspend Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months. The official reason cited was her breach of Senate rules, specifically allegations of misconduct during a committee session and failure to adhere to procedural norms. Natasha stated that she later confided in her husband about the difficulty in getting her motion passed but did not initially disclose Akpabio’s alleged proposition. “My husband had to take a trip to London. Then the Senate President travelled to London. Suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was seen arriving at the Federal High Court in Abuja today, May 13, for the scheduled hearing of the contempt proceedings filed against her by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The Akpabio-Natasha saga is proof that no amount of disgrace or misconduct is enough to shake the foundations of power in this country. In fact, given Nigeria’s situation, particularly as defensive rallies and comments have started in favor of the former governor, former Senator... Nigerians not impressed by Akpabio’s joke. Meanwhile, in the conversation with his colleagues, Akpabio said, “Times are difficult, wherever you see free food, please endeavour to avail yourself,” to a rousing response from his colleagues. Natasha's suit against Akpabio, Natasha won't beg akpabio. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has taken a satirical swipe at Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, posting a mock apology over allegations of sexual harassment which she first raised earlier this year.
