The lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has described the Nigerian Senate as being akin to a “cult,” claiming that senators are fearful of expressing opposing views due to the possibility of retaliation.
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Akpoti-Uduaghan, who has recently been suspended from the Senate for “gross misconduct,” also accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexually harassing her.
The incident reportedly occurred during a visit to Akpabio’s country home.
“I am being victimized. My suspension is a means of silencing me,” Akpoti-Uduaghan asserted, referring to the suspension she received on March 6, 2025, following a seating arrangement altercation with Akpabio.
Naija News reports that she elaborated on her accusations of sexual harassment, recounting a troubling incident that took place when she visited Akpabio’s residence.
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