Nigeria: Sexual Harassment - Again, Saraki Advises Akpabio to Submit to Open Investigation
- Bukola Saraki has advised Godswill Akpabio to ensure an open investigation into sexual harassment allegations made by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against him, emphasizing the need for transparency to maintain the Senate's credibility.
- Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan alleged inappropriate behavior by Akpabio, claiming he made advances at her residence on December 8, 2023, prompting her to submit an official petition to the Senate.
- In response to the matter, the Senate's Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions was directed to report back within four weeks.
- Handling such allegations openly is essential to protect the integrity of the Senate and restore public confidence, as it is a serious issue affecting many women daily.
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Natasha: ACF demands probe, says senate’s image under Akpabio less than inspiring - Nigeria News Update
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) says it is highly disturbed by the controversy between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central. The forum said this while reacting to the sexual harassment allegation Akpoti-Uduaghan leveled against...
ACF demands thorough probe into Natasha, Akpabio’s rift
The Arewa Consultative Forum has called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the controversy surrounding allegations of unethical conduct in the 10th Senate of Nigeria. The controversy, which involves allegations of sexual harassment and intimidation made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has sparked widespread outrage and calls for an investigation.
Sexual Harassment: Submit yourself for open investigation, Saraki tells Akpabio
Mr Saraki, a former senate president, warned against allowing the Senate to become an institution where sexual harassment, gender bias, and abuse of office are tolerated. The post Sexual Harassment: Submit yourself for open investigation, Saraki tells Akpabio appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Akpabio vs Natasha: Make sure nothing is done to rubbish Nigerian Senate - Saraki calls for transparent resolution
Former Nigerian Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has reacted to the ongoing sexual harassment allegation against Godswill Akpabio, by the senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. DAILY POST reports that Natasha, on February 20 2025, had a face-off with the president of the 10th Senate, during the plenary, after discovering that her seat had been changed without her consent. Reacting to the incident, the Senate unanimously vote…
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