BREAKING: Senate Committee Finally Decides On 4 Punishments to Give to Senator Natasha
- The Senate Committee on Ethics has recommended a suspension for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan following her sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio
- In addition to the suspension, the committee demands that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan publicly apologize to the Senate for her actions, calling them disrespectful
- The committee has also suggested that the senator's salary and security details be withdrawn during the suspension period, as part of the disciplinary measures
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FCT, Abuja - The Senate Committee on Ethics has made a significant decision regarding Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s conduct, recommending a suspension following her sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
The committee’s decision was reached after a thorough investigation into the matter, and it has now formally suggested that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan be suspended from the Senate.
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Senate committee demands apology
In addition to the suspension, the committee has instructed the Kogi Central Senator to publicly apologise to the Senate for her actions, which they deem as disrespectful to the upper chamber, Vanguard reported.
The committee emphasized that this apology is necessary to restore decorum and uphold the Senate’s reputation.
Withdrawal of salary and security details
As part of the disciplinary measures, the committee also recommended that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s salary be withheld during the period of her suspension.
Furthermore, the senator’s security details will be withdrawn in accordance with the decision, Punch reported.
The committee noted that these actions are in line with Senate protocols, aiming to address what it described as a breach of conduct that undermines the integrity of the Senate.
While the committee has made its recommendation, the matter remains under scrutiny, and the final decision will be made by the larger Senate body in the coming days.
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan has yet to comment on the committee’s decision, but sources close to the senator have hinted at a possible appeal.
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More updates on the unfolding situation will follow shortly.
Senate lacks power for long suspensions - Analyst
Political analyst Jide Ojo has reacted to the Senate’s decision to suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, arguing that it contradicts legal precedents.
"It does not follow laid-down court rulings on previous suspensions, where several courts have ruled that the Assembly, whether state or national, does not have the right to suspend members beyond 14 days because they represent a whole constituency or district," Ojo told Legit.ng.
He described the issue as more political than legal, stating that Akpoti-Uduaghan had violated the "rules of politics" rather than any legal provision.
"The whole issue of trial and suspension by the Assembly is steeped in politics, not in law," he said.
However, Ojo argued that the senator should have handled the situation differently, particularly regarding the dispute over her seat reassignment.
"She ought to know better before taking on a whole institution as represented by the President of the Senate. If you are a very experienced politician, you will not do what she did when she refused to move to a new seat. She was not the only one who was moved. Some people have testified that they have had their seats changed almost four times," he added.
Regarding her suspension, Ojo maintained that Akpoti-Uduaghan should consider apologising to the Senate while pursuing her harassment case separately.
"Now, will she be humble enough to tender a written apology, which will then make the Senate lift the suspension order? I think she should," he said.
"She can also pursue her sexual harassment case in court because the Senate is not judging her or defending Akpabio on that issue. What the Senate punished her for was the unnecessary outburst that happened on the floor of the house," he explained.
While emphasising that she has the right to continue her legal battle, Ojo insisted that procedurally, her approach was wrong.
Editorial assistant Ololade Olatimehin provided exclusive commentary from a political analyst for this report.
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