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Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi Central, says she is paying for rejecting Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s sexual advances.
She stated that she needed to find the courage to speak out despite potential consequences.
Akpoti-Uduaghan made these statements during an interview with Sky News.
The senate suspended her on March 6 for “gross misconduct” following a disagreement with Akpabio about seating arrangements.
She believes her suspension was unlawful, unfair, and an attempt to silence her voice.
The senator also rejected the senate’s claim that her suspension had no connection to her sexual harassment claim.
“They did mention that I was suspended on account of gross misconduct but can they provide exactly what the gross misconduct was that amounted to six months suspension? The day after I submitted a petition?” she asked.
“They suspended me because of that petition, not because of any gross misconduct.
“They only told me to move my seat and I refused because I deserve notification, I deserve a chance to explain why I should retain my seat.”
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