On Wednesday, the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct began its probe into Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s alleged refusal to comply with Senate rules.
Akpoti-Uduaghan was conspicuously absent from the convergence, and after an hour wait, ommittee Chairman, Senator Neda Imaseun, expressed disappointment.
“We waited, and unfortunately, she is not here. I hope that before we conclude this procedure, she will join us,” Imaseun stated.
Speaking further, he said that the committee’s action was within its mandate, elaborating: “Every petition is referred to us by the entire Senate, and the committee has the authority to deliberate on such matters.
“In this case, the issue was brought before us on February 25 by Senate Spokesperson, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, nothing more, nothing less.”
Daily Sun reported that Senate President Godswill Akpabio finally responded to claims of sexual harassment made by Akpoti-Uduaghan.
In his reaction to her petition on Wednesday, Akpabio denied the allegations, saying he had never harassed her or any other woman sexually.