SENATOR NATASHA’S CONTRIBUTIONS DIFFER FROM BUSINESS OF THE DAY – IPU
SENATOR NATASHA’S CONTRIBUTIONS DIFFER FROM IPU BUSINESS OF THE DAY – IPU In its closing remarks, the IPU Chairperson noted that Senator Natasha’s statements during the proceedings differed from the actual contributions of the day. However, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) has acknowledged receiving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio following her suspension from the Nigerian Senate. “We have heard you, but we need to hear from the other side before making an in-house decision,” the IPU reportedly told Natasha, emphasizing the need for a balanced review of the matter. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended for six months for what the Nigerian Senate leadership described as gross misconduct and disrespect to the institution of the Senate. Her suspension, which was supported by a significant number of senators, including female colleagues, has sparked controversy. Natasha, however, insists that her suspension was politically motivated, alleging that it was not about misconduct but rather a retaliation for her sexual harassment claims against the Senate President. Determined to seek justice, Natasha has taken her case to the IPU, arguing that she was unfairly punished for speaking out. While the IPU has recognized her complaint, the body insists on hearing from both sides before taking a definitive stance on the matter In its closing remarks, the IPU Chairperson noted that Senator Natasha’s statements during the proceedings differed from the actual contributions of the day. However, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) has acknowledged receiving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio following her suspension from the Nigerian Senate. “We have heard you, but we need to hear from the other side before making an in-house decision,” the IPU reportedly told Natasha, emphasizing the need for a balanced review of the matter. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended for six months for what the Nigerian Senate leadership described as gross misconduct and disrespect to the institution of the Senate. Her suspension, which was supported by a significant number of senators, including female colleagues, has sparked controversy. Natasha, however, insists that her suspension was politically motivated, alleging that it was not about misconduct but rather a retaliation for her sexual harassment claims against the Senate President. Determined to seek justice, Natasha has taken her case to the IPU, arguing that she was unfairly punished for speaking out. While the IPU has recognized her complaint, the body insists on hearing from both sides before taking a definitive stance on the matter.
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