I’ll Never Apologise – Suspended Senator Natasha Fights Back

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was recently suspended from the Senate, has refuted reports suggesting she apologised over the dispute that led to her suspension.

The Kogi Central lawmaker described the claims as false and insisted she remains resolute in her fight for justice.

In a statement on Monday, Akpoti-Uduaghan reaffirmed her position, vowing not to succumb to intimidation.

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“I, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, stand firm in my resolve to never apologise for speaking my truth. The desperation to silence me is palpable, but I will not be intimidated,” she declared.

She alleged that her suspension was politically motivated and accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of corruption.

“The games being played in full view of the Nigerian people will be exposed, and the corrupt individuals who have hijacked our institutions will be held accountable,” she added.

Recall that some constituents from Kogi Central Senatorial District have taken steps to recall Akpoti-Uduaghan from office.

On Monday, a petition seeking her removal was submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja.

The document, titled ‘Constituents’ Petition for the Recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Grounds of Loss of Confidence’, was presented by Charity Ijese and received by INEC Secretary, Rose Anthony.

The petitioners argued that Akpoti-Uduaghan, who secured her Senate seat through an Appeal Court ruling in October 2023, no longer represents their interests effectively.

Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was suspended for alleged violations of Senate rules, has taken her case to the international stage, addressing the United Nations Inter-parliamentary conference in New York.

At the forum, she accused Akpabio of victimisation, sexual harassment, and abuse of office, further fueling the controversy surrounding her suspension.

Despite the challenges, she remains defiant, pledging to continue advocating for justice and gender equality.

“I will continue to fight for the rights of Nigerian women and ensure that our voices are heard,” she stated.