Senate President Akpabio Denies Harassment Claims
In March 2025, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment. Soon after, she was suspended for six months—prompting backlash and claims of suppression . Akpabio has publicly denied the allegations, stating she was disciplined for undisciplined conduct, not her allegations .
A Senate committee cited her refusal to adhere to seating rules and misuse of the floor as grounds for suspension . Akpabio emphasized that the harassment allegations surfaced only after her removal from committee leadership .
Opposition senators have rallied behind Akpoti-Uduaghan, contending that her suspension is punitive and undermines rights for women in governance .
The fallout underscores a larger debate on accountability and gender justice within Nigeria’s political institutions, and whether internal processes adequately safeguard against abuses of power.
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