Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has received praise from Nigerians who took to social media to commend her for her courage and bravery for taking the sexual harassment allegations to the United Nations.

On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, Senator Natasha representing Kogi Central was seen speaking at the Women in Parliament session during the Inter-Parliamentary Union meeting at the United Nations in New York. There, she reported her suspension by the Nigerian Senate after revealing that Senate President Godswill Akpabio sexually harassed her.

Natasha appealed for international intervention to hold the Nigerian Senate accountable, as she believes she is facing political victimisation and intimidation for requesting for an open and transparent investigation into her sexual harassment allegations against Akpabio.

“My call to the international community is that the world must not stay silent as democracy and women’s rights are rolled back in Nigeria. I call on human rights organisations, women’s movements, and democratic institutions to hold the Nigerian Senate accountable.

“Nigeria needs global partners to push for women’s political inclusion, safety, and protection from political harassment.

“This is a clear case of political victimisation for speaking against corruption and gender-based violence. The United Nations Declaration defines sexual harassment as a form of gender violence. The Senate’s action is an assault on democracy.

“I was elected by my constituents to represent them, but powerful men have unilaterally silenced their voices by suspending me for six months.

“I will resist political intimidation. In the past few days, several male colleagues have urged me to apologise and retract my statements, but I told them I would not apologise for my truth.

“I will serve the six-month suspension, and on the very first day of my return, I will re-present my petition on sexual harassment. I will continue to do so until there is a fair and transparent investigation,” Akpoti-Uduaghan stated.

The video of her speaking about the issue to the United Nations has attracted several Nigerians who expressed confidence in her.

Many have declared support for Senator Natasha, as they hail her husband, Emmanuel Uduaghan, for his support towards his wife through all her predicaments.

aydotb: Apkabio is arranging his protesters passport and visa to go and protest in UN

sanzye: There is Natasha, and then there is her husband… Can we just applaud her husband for being incredibly supportive … a supportive secure man gives you extra boldness to face the world…

chefdeee: The senate will regret this move , many things to sup ! Natasha is fighting a good fight and she will likely win

nas070: if she's not right, she won't go this far, allegedly

dr_success_john: I love Natasha for this. The injustice done against her by Nigeria senate will not be sustained

flashyella: The First Lady should hide her face in shame for trying to silence this woman.
Go Natasha speak your truth without fear.

asanma_uc_colllections: Sisterhood, motherhood, Grandmotherhood is proud of you Natasha

alexanderchryst: I really love this embarrassment in the international level. Since they don't want to hear you out. Let your voice be head globally. I stand with NATASHA

djdrainer: Definition of a brave woman!!! …goosebumps all over my body

iamcandybleakz: The world willl not forget how senator Natasha stood on her right and fought for what is right, in year 2025 and since then many Nigeria women become courageous.

stellachigoziem: If they can do this to her
Then… what becomes of a normal citizen



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