Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has taken legal action against the Nigerian Senate, insisting that her six-month suspension stems from political bias and violates her constitutional rights.
In March 2025, the Senate suspended her over allegations that she disrupted sessions by speaking without recognition, ignored seating protocols, and made remarks that leaders described as “abusive.”
However, the Kogi Central lawmaker argues that Senate President Godswill Akpabio orchestrated the punishment as retaliation for her public accusation of sexual harassment against him.
Due to the controversial suspension, Akpoti-Uduaghan has now approached the court. According to her, the Senate targeted her not for misconduct, but because she dared to expose harassment at the highest level. She believes the punishment aims to silence her and discourage other women from speaking out.
Her legal challenge has sparked reactions across social media, with many Nigerians expressing support while others raised questions about her motives.
See Reactions Below:
@dukeofbarking: “It will be a long journey up to Supreme Court.”
@boy_jerry: “Lion queen, pepper them.”
@baebyi: “Suspending a senator for refusing to change her seat is too much. They don’t care about her constituents.”
@dubiz_dennis: “My problem is we don’t have judiciary.”
@__fmd_1: “Una get mind dey give am handshake.”
@emma_lag: “Victory for my prettiest and sexiest Natasha.”
@xlamentus: “In Nigeria, going to court is one thing, getting justice is another. System is broken.”
@gidi_love_: “She should just leave politics and do content. Imagine requesting to sit where the camera can see her.”
@uzochukwuemmanuel410: “Dem go still do wetin dem wan do.”
@herb_nwaeze: “Let them stop disturbing this woman.”
@queen.mitchy_: “Next time, she should put her people first before personal interests.”
@rukky_prenuer: “Some of you talk down on women trying to build a better future. Very shallow-minded.”
@simplyismail: “She’s not suing for harassment now? This woman and her shenanigans. Let’s see how it ends.”
@donvin44: “Let’s also focus on serious issues like education in Kebbi and Yobe.”
@wealthglobalstores: “See beauty wey baba wan die for. Woman king, muah!”
@kim_evans_jp_lover: “We love you so much, our Distinguished Senator Natasha Akpoti.”
@comr_talented: “This case deserves fast-tracking, but our judiciary is part of the problem.”
