Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, made headlines on Tuesday after she submitted a sexual harassment petition against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio. The petition was presented on the floor of the Senate after the upper chamber resumed plenary following a break.
The Senate had previously stated that it would not investigate the allegations against Akpabio, citing the absence of a formal petition on the matter. However, Natasha’s submission on Tuesday marked a significant shift in the situation, bringing the issue into the official legislative spotlight.
As the petition was presented, Akpoti-Uduaghan was seen at the National Assembly complex accompanied by her husband. This marked her first public move in the ongoing controversy, which has now escalated to the Senate floor.
The petition is part of a broader public outcry that has been brewing in recent days, including protests in Abuja, where demonstrators have called for the resignation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The protests have added fuel to the fire surrounding the allegations.
