For the second time, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a petition accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment—this time with the backing of her constituents. During Thursday’s plenary, she confirmed the matter was not before any court, leading the Senate to formally accept the petition and refer it to the Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct for investigation. The committee has four weeks to conclude its probe and present findings.
This latest move follows the Senate’s rejection of her initial petition due to procedural violations, as it was personally signed by her instead of being submitted through a third party. With her constituents now endorsing the allegations, the case has gained formal recognition for investigation.
Meanwhile, tensions remain high in the Senate as Chief Whip Tahir Munguno cautioned Natasha over alleged breaches of Senate protocol. He accused her of repeatedly failing to observe standing rules during plenary, urging her to comply with regulations. As the controversy unfolds, all eyes are on the Senate committee’s findings in this high-profile case.