Kogi women demand recall of Akpoti-Uduaghan
By Idun Maximus
The Kogi Central Women Development Association (KCWDA) on Thursday backed the suspension and recall of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the National Assembly.
Speaking in Lokoja at a news conference, the association’s spokesperson, Mrs Christy Omale, praised the Senate’s six-month suspension of Akpoti-Uduaghan, citing her gross misconduct and unruly behaviour.
Omale criticised Akpoti-Uduaghan’s conduct, particularly her sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, saying it undermined the efforts of other female politicians in Kogi Central.
She condemned the senator for failing to present solid evidence, instead taking the matter to international media, thereby damaging Nigeria’s image globally.
According to Omale, Akpoti-Uduaghan’s actions cast the Nigerian Senate in a negative light and failed to reflect proper legislative decorum.
Omale questioned why Akpoti-Uduaghan presented herself as a victim abroad rather than using the Senate’s internal channels or Nigeria’s judicial system.
She argued that the senator’s conduct falls below the standards of women from Ebira land, who have held public office with dignity and integrity.
“We demand an apology and will mobilise groups in Kogi Central to begin recalling Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Senate,” Omale stated.
