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Yahoo
06-03-2025
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Nigerian senator suspended after making sexual harassment claims
Nigerian lawmakers have suspended a senator for six months, a day after she submitted a petition alleging she had been sexually harassed by the senate president. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan last Friday made the accusations against one of the country's top politicians, Godswill Akpabio. After dismissing her petition on procedural grounds, the ethics committee recommended Uduaghan's suspension, saying she had brought ridicule to the chamber. Some senators argued that her suspension be cut to three months but a majority voted to stick with the six months suspension recommended by the ethics committee. Nearly a week since Uduaghan's interview with Arise TV where she first made the accusations, the issue has dominated discussions across Nigeria. Many highly placed people and groups have called for a transparent investigation. On Wednesday, two groups of protesters gathered at the assembly ground in the capital, Abuja - one backing Akpabio and the other in support of his colleague, chanting ''Akpabio must go.'' Nigerian Muslims arrested for eating in public during Ramadan Regrets, executions and coups: Four takeaways from former Nigerian military ruler's book Go to for more news from the African continent. Follow us on Twitter @BBCAfrica, on Facebook at BBC Africa or on Instagram at bbcafrica Africa Daily Focus on Africa
BBC News
06-03-2025
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- BBC News
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan: Nigerian senator suspended after accusing Godswill Akpabio of sexual abuse
Nigerian lawmakers have suspended a senator for six months, a day after she submitted a petition alleging she had been sexually harassed by the senate Akpoti-Uduaghan last Friday made the accusations against one of the country's top politicians, Godswill dismissing her petition on procedural grounds, the ethics committee recommended Uduaghan's suspension, saying she had brought ridicule to the senators argued that her suspension be cut to three months but a majority voted to stick with the six months suspension recommended by the ethics committee. Nearly a week since Uduaghan's interview with Arise TV where she first made the accusations, the issue has dominated discussions across highly placed people and groups have called for a transparent Wednesday, two groups of protesters gathered at the assembly ground in the capital, Abuja - one backing Akpabio and the other in support of his colleague, chanting ''Akpabio must go.'' You may also be interested in: Nigerian Muslims arrested for eating in public during RamadanRegrets, executions and coups: Four takeaways from former Nigerian military ruler's book Go to for more news from the African us on Twitter @BBCAfrica, on Facebook at BBC Africa or on Instagram at bbcafrica
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Nigeria's senate president denies sexually harassing colleague
One of Nigeria's most senior politicians, Godswill Akpabio, has denied allegations of sexual harassment brought against him by a fellow senator. Senate President Akpabio told Wednesday's session that he had been raised very well by his late mother and had never harassed any woman. In an interview with Arise Television on Friday, senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan alleged that Akpabio had made inappropriate advances towards her during a visit to his residence in southern Akwa Ibom state, on 8 December 2023. She said that Akpabio had taken her by the hand, led her around his house, and made sexual advances towards her while her husband walked behind them, talking on his phone. She further alleged that Akpabio had, on a separate occasion, insinuated that she should "take care of him" if she wanted her motions to receive favourable consideration in the senate. The senator alleged that he was behaving like a university lecturer who consistently failed his student who had refused to sleep with him. But this was denied by Akpabio. "At no time did I ever harass any woman. I was raised very well by my late single mother, and I have always upheld respect for women. I was even awarded the most gender-friendly governor in Nigeria," he noted. The issue has generated huge debate in Nigeria with many calling for an independent investigation. In a social media post, Akpabio's predecessor, and political rival, Bukola Saraki said the issues raised were too serious to be simply brushed aside. Earlier on Wednesday, two groups of protesters gathered at the assembly ground in the capital, Abuja - one backing Akpabio and the other in support of his colleague, chanting ''Akpabio must go.'' Senator Uduaghan used Wednesday's plenary session to submit a formal petition calling for an investigation into Akpabio's behaviour. As the president, Akpabio permitted Uduaghan to proceed, directing that her petition be referred to the senate committee on the code of conduct, ethics, and public petitions. Before becoming senate president less than two years ago, Akpabio was governor of the oil-rich Akwa Ibom state for eight years and also minister of Niger Delta affairs under former President Muhammadu Buhari. Nigerian Muslims arrested for eating in public during Ramadan Regrets, executions and coups: Four takeaways from former Nigerian military ruler's book Tinubu ex-ally criticises Nigeria reforms Go to for more news from the African continent. Follow us on Twitter @BBCAfrica, on Facebook at BBC Africa or on Instagram at bbcafrica Africa Daily Focus on Africa
BBC News
05-03-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Godswill Akpabio: Nigeria's senate president denies harassment claims
One of Nigeria's most senior politicians, Godswill Akpabio, has denied allegations of sexual harassment brought against him by a fellow President Akpabio told Wednesday's session that he had been raised very well by his late mother and had never harassed any an interview with Arise Television on Friday, senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan alleged that Akpabio had made inappropriate advances towards her during a visit to his residence in southern Akwa Ibom state, on 8 December said that Akpabio had taken her by the hand, led her around his house, and made sexual advances towards her while her husband walked behind them, talking on his phone. She further alleged that Akpabio had, on a separate occasion, insinuated that she should "take care of him" if she wanted her motions to receive favourable consideration in the senator alleged that he was behaving like a university lecturer who consistently failed his student who had refused to sleep with this was denied by Akpabio."At no time did I ever harass any woman. I was raised very well by my late single mother, and I have always upheld respect for women. I was even awarded the most gender-friendly governor in Nigeria," he issue has generated huge debate in Nigeria with many calling for an independent a social media post, Akpabio's predecessor, and political rival, Bukola Saraki said the issues raised were too serious to be simply brushed on Wednesday, two groups of protesters gathered at the assembly ground in the capital, Abuja - one backing Akpabio and the other in support of his colleague, chanting ''Akpabio must go.''Senator Uduaghan used Wednesday's plenary session to submit a formal petition calling for an investigation into Akpabio's the president, Akpabio permitted Uduaghan to proceed, directing that her petition be referred to the senate committee on the code of conduct, ethics, and public becoming senate president less than two years ago, Akpabio was governor of the oil-rich Akwa Ibom state for eight years and also minister of Niger Delta affairs under former President Muhammadu Buhari. You may also be interested in: Nigerian Muslims arrested for eating in public during RamadanRegrets, executions and coups: Four takeaways from former Nigerian military ruler's bookTinubu ex-ally criticises Nigeria reforms Go to for more news from the African us on Twitter @BBCAfrica, on Facebook at BBC Africa or on Instagram at bbcafrica
