Northern Elders asks Akpabio to resign over alleged sexual misconduct

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The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), on Wednesday, condemned the alleged mistreatment of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and called for an independent investigation into the matter.

NEF further demanded Akpabioโ€™s immediate resignation to allow for a fair and unbiased investigation, free from potential interference.

In a statement, NEF spokesperson Professor Abubakar Jika Jiddere, criticised the reported public intimidation of the female senator, describing it as unacceptable, particularly in an era where gender sensitivity and inclusiveness are being championed globally.

The forum urged authorities to take swift action to ensure that the sanctity of the Senate is preserved.

Jiddere said: โ€œNEF is closely monitoring the unfolding conflict in the Senate between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and

Distinguished Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District.

โ€œIt is deeply concerning that, at a time when there is a global push for gender sensitivity, inclusiveness, and respect for fundamental human rights, especially the dignity of women in high-level public service, a female senator is being subjected to public intimidation and mistreatment. The treatment of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Senate President is completely unacceptable.โ€

The forum expressed disappointment in what it described as an abuse of power by Akpabio, adding that, โ€œThese actions undermine the integrity of the Senate and set a dangerous precedent.

โ€œIn light of this, the NEF calls for an immediate, independent investigation into the matter to uphold the sanctity of the Nigerian Senate. Furthermore, the NEF demands that the Senate President step aside to ensure a fair and unbiased investigation, free from any potential interference,โ€ he said.

โ€œAs the highest law-making institution in Nigeria, the Senate must uphold the values of fairness, justice, and respect. Any deviation from these principles risks damaging Nigeriaโ€™s reputation in the international community.โ€ (Guardian)

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