Nigerian Senate to investigate sexual harassment claims as Natasha resubmits petition

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has resubmitted her petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, alleging sexual harassment.

The initial petition was rejected on Wednesday due to being signed by the senator herself instead of her constituents. However, the revised version, now bearing their signatures, was accepted.

During Thursday’s plenary, Natasha confirmed that the case was not before any court. She was then directed to formally submit the petition, which was referred to the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct for investigation.

The committee has been given four weeks to complete its probe and present its findings to the Senate.