- Last week, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, during a live television interview last week, accused Akpabio of victimizing her after she rejected his alleged sexual advances
- Security operatives of the Nigeria Police Force forcefully dispersed supporters of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan earlier today who had gathered at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja.
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Kogi Central senator, has officially submitted a sexual harassment petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio during a Senate plenary session.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Invoking Order 40 of the Senate Rules, Akpoti-Uduaghan reiterated her previous allegations made on Arise TV, emphasizing the need to address the matter within the legislative body.
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The Federal High Court in Abuja also issued a restraining order against the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, preventing them from taking disciplinary action against Akpoti-Uduaghan as the case unfolds.
Earlier today Security operatives of the Nigeria Police Force forcefully dispersed supporters of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan who had gathered at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja.
The protesters, who arrived as early as 8 a.m., were demonstrating in solidarity with the Kogi Central senator as the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions prepared to deliberate on her case.
However, police officers intervened, firing tear gas to break up the crowd and prevent disruption of legislative activities.
Recall that last week Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, during a live television interview last week, accused Akpabio of victimizing her after she rejected his alleged sexual advances.
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The controversy stemmed from a dispute over a Senate seating arrangement change on February 20, which sparked heated reactions within the chamber.
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