Former Minister of Works, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe, has stirred controversy with his remarks that the beauty of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan presents a challenge for her in politics.
His comments come amid the Senate’s controversial suspension of Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months for flouting the rules of the red chamber.
Ogunlewe told journalists on Arise News on Monday that female senators assert themselves confidently in political discussions and do not perceive themselves as inferior to their male counterparts. However, he argued that Akpoti-Uduaghan’s physical appearance influences how men react to her.
“The female senators did not look at themselves as if they were inferior to men. They were even up to the task. If you even mention that Itadewa is a woman, the response you are going to get will make you ashamed of yourself because they will stand up to you,” Ogunlewe stated. (Vanguard)