Senate Ethnics Committee asks Natasha to apologise over allegations against Akpabio, recommends 6 months ban

The Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions has recommended that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, issue a written apology regarding her allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

The recommendation was announced on Thursday during plenary by Senator Neda Imasuen (LP, Edo South), Chairman of the Committee.

The Committee also dismissed Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claims that Akpabio had been silencing her in the chamber, labeling the allegations as baseless and frivolous.

Other key recommendations include a six-month suspension from all legislative activities, starting on March 6, 2025; Immediate return of all Senate properties in her possession; A directive prohibiting her presence in or near the legislative chamber during the suspension period.