PDP condemns moves to block Senator Natasha’s resumption at National Assembly
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized what it called an effort by the acting clerk of the National Assembly to prevent Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from returning to the Senate after serving a six-month suspension, which the party described as unfair. The National Assembly clerk reportedly sent a letter to the senator saying she could […]
Nigerian Senate: There’s gang up against Natasha by Senators – Okengwu
A women’s rights advocate based in the United States, Stella Okengwu, has said it looks like some senators are working against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Okengwu made this statement after an event in the Senate where Natasha submitted a petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, accusing him of sexual harassment. Senator Natasha, who represents Kogi Central, […]
The Challenges of Politics for Women in Nigeria: Insights from Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, has shed light on the harsh realities for women in Nigerian politics. Speaking at an event organized by the ECOWAS Female Parliament Association, she described Nigerian politics as an extremely tough field for women. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan pointed out that the high cost of running for office in Nigeria […]