Natasha suspended for misconduct, not sexual assault allegation — Senate leader

Senate Leader Bamidele Opeyemi clarified that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension was due to gross misconduct and not related to any sexual harassment allegation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Opeyemi emphasized that false information was being circulated by certain media outlets regarding Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension. The suspension was a result of her repeated acts of misconduct, defiance of Senate rules, and lack of discipline. The Senate committee found her guilty of various violations and recommended her immediate suspension. Opeyemi urged the public to ignore misleading reports and always seek the truth before spreading misinformation.