In a move that has sparked both support and skepticism, Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has taken her suspension case to the international stage. The Kogi Central lawmaker, who was suspended for six months by the Nigerian Senate, is now seeking intervention from the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) at the United Nations in New York.
Her suspension, allegedly over procedural misconduct and “abusive language,” followed her public accusations of s3xual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. While her supporters view this as an attempt to silence a vocal female politician, critics argue that she was penalized for violating Senate rules.
Addressing the IPU’s Women in Parliament session, Natasha called her suspension “illegal” and warned of possible retaliation for speaking out globally. She even hinted at concerns for her security, suggesting she might be detained in New York by “powers that be” from Nigeria—an explosive claim that has added a new twist to the saga.
The question remains: Is this a fight for justice, or a high-stakes political move? Whatever the case, Natasha’s decision to escalate the matter to an international audience ensures that all eyes remain on the Nigerian Senate—and its handling of internal dissent.
The New Africa Magazine.
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