Coalition Of Civil Society Organization, Women Groups, Condemned Suspension of Natasha ...Calls for impartial investigation into her claim

 


The Coalition of Civil Society Organization, women group and other concerned Edo people in their numbers have demanded an impartial investigation into the sexual harassment claim by the senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial district, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, demanding an end to the culture of silence, intimidation, and victimshaming. 


The group which made the call earlier today at the premises of the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Benin City, the Edo State capital, the spokesperson of the group, Comrade Solomon Orukpe-Idiogbe in his statement said that Sexual harassment and misogyny must never be tolerated, and those who come forward with such claims deserve to be heard, protected and given the opportunity to prove their claim and not victimized.


"We the above named, as advocate of the voices of the masses Stands firmly on the side of the law and equity and as such condemns the perceived misogynistic behavior of the 10th National Assembly and the alleged case of sexual harassment against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and her subsequent suspension from the Nigerian Senate. 

"Reports indicate that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan filed a petition accusing the Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment and misogyny. Instead of addressing these serious allegations fairly and transparently, the Senate unexpectedly suspended her for six months for alleged breach of Senate rules and ethics. This action appears to be a blatant attempt to silence and dismiss the allegations of sexual harassment without due process. 

"We implore you to consider our petition demanding justice for Senator Akpoti Uduaghan. It is imperative that an independent investigation be conducted into her allegations. 

"Sexual harassment and misogyny must never be tolerated, and those who come forward with such claims deserve to be heard, protected and given the opportunity to prove their claim. The suspension of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan on account of violating the house rules without even considering the claim of being sexually harassed is an affront to workplace safety, justice, fairness, and equity. 

"We urge you to lend your voices in demanding a swift and impartial investigation into her claims and an end to the culture of silence, intimidation, and victimshaming. 



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