Akpabio/Natasha Controversy : Senate Passes Vote of Confidence on Akpabio says issue of sexual harassment should be decided by the court

Forty-eight hours after suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) told the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in New York that she was suspended for raising allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the Senate has overwhelmingly passed a vote of confidence on Akpabio.

During Thursday’s plenary session, senators reaffirmed their support for Akpabio, emphasizing that the Senate should not be distracted by the sexual harassment claims, as the matter is already before the court.

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Citing Order 40 of its Standing Rules, the Senate stated that it cannot intervene in an issue that is being adjudicated in a court of law.

The motion was moved by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele (Ekiti Central) and seconded by Deputy Minority Leader Olalere Oyewumi (Osun West).

(Editor : Ena Agbanoma)