Nigerian Senator Suspended after accusing Godswill Akpabio of sexual abuse
The Nigerian legislators suspended the Senator for six months, the day after submitting a petition to claim that she was sexually harassed by Senate President.
Last Friday, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan presented charges against one of the best politicians in the country, Godswill Akpabio.
After rejecting her plea for procedural reasons, the Ethics Committee recommended Uduaghan’s suspension, saying that she had brought in the chamber.
Some senators claimed that her suspension would be reduced to three months, but most voted to hold on to a six -month suspension recommended by the Ethics Committee.
Almost a week from Uduaghan’s interview with Erise TV, where he first accused, the question dominated in discussions in Nigeria.
Many highly placed people and groups have invited a transparent investigation.
On Wednesday, two groups of protesters gathered on the assembly ground in the capital, Abuja – one supports Akpabio and the other in support of his colleague, singing “Akpabio must go. ” ‘