Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment, sparking national outrage and protests. The controversy escalated when Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended from the Senate for six months over unrelated allegations of disruptive behavior, a move many see as retaliation for her claims.
Women’s rights groups and activists have rallied behind the senator, launching the “We Are All Natasha” movement to protest against gender-based discrimination in Nigerian politics. Demonstrators have called for an independent investigation into the allegations and condemned what they describe as a culture of silencing women in leadership.
Akpabio has strongly denied the accusations, dismissing them as politically motivated. However, the growing protests highlight broader concerns about gender inequality and harassment within Nigeria’s political sphere. Calls for accountability and fair treatment of female politicians continue to gain momentum.
This case underscores the challenges women face in Nigerian politics and has reignited discussions on the need for systemic reforms to ensure gender justice and equal representation in governance.
