Senate Recommends Six Months Suspension For Natasha Over Sexual Harassment Allegation Against Akpabio

The Senate Committee on Ethics has recommended a six-month suspension for the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over the sexual harassment allegation against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.

Naija News reports that this was disclosed on Thursday, March 6, 2025, during plenary by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions, Senator Neda Imasuen (LP, Edo South).

The Committee stated that Natasha’s salary and security details would be withdrawn during the suspension period.

The committee also recommended that the Senator representing Kogi Central must issue a written apology for disrespecting the Senate.

The Senate Committee also dismissed Natasha Akpoti’s claims that Akpabio had been silencing her voice in the chamber, describing the allegations as frivolous.

Other recommendations by the Senate include:

• A six-month suspension from all legislative activities, effective March 6, 2025.
• Immediate surrender of all Senate properties in her possession.
• A directive that she must not be present anywhere near the legislative chamber during the suspension period.

This development follows a heated confrontation in the Senate last Thursday when Akpoti-Uduaghan protested the reassignment of her seat by Akpabio.

She arrived at the session to find her nameplate removed and her seat reassigned, prompting her to demand an explanation for what she viewed as an unjustified move.