Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan from Kogi State has reported her recent suspension from the Nigerian Senate to the United Nations Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). Last week, the Senate suspended her, accusing her of breaking its rules just days after she submitted a petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
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The controversy surrounding Senator Natasha’s allegations against Akpabio and her suspension is making headlines. On Tuesday, she brought her case to the international stage during the Women in Parliament Session at the IPU meeting in New York, where she is seeking justice and support from global democratic organizations.
Senator Natasha described her suspension as “unlawful” and called for intervention. After her speech, she expressed concerns for her safety, claiming that there are signs she might be detained in New York for speaking out about the issue, suggesting that “the powers that be” in Nigeria may try to silence her.
This situation continues to unfold as Senator Natasha advocates for her rights on an international platform.
