Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central formally submitted a petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, accusing him of sexual harassment. The explosive petition, filed during the Senate plenary on March 5, 2025, follows her previous public allegations made during an interview on Arise TV.
Speaking under Order 40 of the Senate Rules—allowing senators to raise matters of personal privilege—Senator Natasha took the floor to lay out her grievances. Her move sent shockwaves through the chamber as she detailed her accusations before officially submitting the petition. Senate President Akpabio, despite being at the center of the controversy, proceeded with the session and directed her to submit the document.
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This latest confrontation marks an intensification of the long-standing tensions between the two lawmakers, which have included heated disputes over Senate chamber seating arrangements and claims of harassment and discrimination. The petition has now been lodged. The Senate president immediately referred to the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions for further investigation.
The unfolding scandal has gripped the nation, with calls for transparency and accountability growing louder. Senator Natasha remains adamant that the allegations must be addressed in full view of the public, setting the stage for a potentially explosive showdown in the Senate. With the political landscape heating up, all eyes are now on how the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions will handle this high-profile case.
