The lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has accused the Senate leadership of attempting to silence her.
Akpoti-Uduaghan made the allegation during an interview on Human Rights Radio on Friday, stating that she has faced intimidation since joining the Senate, and warning that plans were underway to suspend her.
“I know that right now, they are planning my suspension. If I am suspended, fine, it will not stop me from doing my work wherever I can,” she said.
Her claim follows a confrontation with Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Thursday, over the reassignment of her seat.
According to her, the change in seating arrangement was a deliberate attempt to diminish her visibility and limit her contributions to Senate debates.
She further alleged that she has been excluded from key international events and denied official travel privileges.
She also claimed she was recently removed from a Senate committee after some colleagues accused her of diverting resources from the Niger Delta to the North.
“I’m facing a lot of harassment. I have been going through a lot and have remained quiet because I didn’t want my words to be misinterpreted.
“I don’t want any lawsuits against me; I just want to be given a chance to work. A lot of my privileges have been denied. I have been removed from many international activities I was originally part of.
“There was a United Nations event I was nominated to attend, but my name was struck out. They will not promote me in any international activity,” she said.
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