The Nigerian Senate is dealing with serious allegations against its President, Godswill Akpabio. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has accused him of sexual harassment, sparking widespread reactions.
Many Nigerians expected fellow female senator, Ireti Kingibe, to speak up in support of Natasha. However, she has remained silent, leading to criticism.
In a post shared on his Facebook page, Sani wrote
‘’Some people are attacking Senator Ireti for not standing up to fight in the Senate.She is already being fought at home by the Fct Minister.If she now picks another battle in the Senate,She will be at war both front and back.What will be left of her in that situation.You have to put yourself in her shoes to understand her predicament.There are moments you have to choose the battles to fight and the ones to defer.If Ireti fights on both sides,She will be loved by the social media but her constituents will revolt against her that “We didn’t send you to fight,we send you to bring something to us and help us”.
Politics is intriguing.”
Former senator Shehu Sani has suggested a possible reason for Kingibe’s silence. According to him, she is already facing political battles at home, particularly with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister. This could explain why she has not openly defended Natasha during this controversy.
As the case continues, Nigerians are watching closely to see how other lawmakers will respond.
