Northern groups, including the Northern Progressives Movement for Good Governance (NPMGG), have strongly condemned the actions of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, over her recent allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
In a statement, the NPMGG expressed deep concern about the ongoing controversy in the Senate, particularly regarding Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s behaviour, which they described as unethical and manipulative.
Part of the statement signed by Lukman Datijjo, Esq., National Publicity Secretary of the group, read: “We strongly condemn Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s unethical conduct during last Thursday’s plenary session.
“Her actions on the Senate floor not only violated the principles of decorum and legislative ethics but also undermined the integrity of leadership, particularly the dignity expected of women in governance.
“As an organization representing the nineteen Northern States, where women’s political participation is still evolving, we take immense pride in seeing more Northern women rise to leadership positions and break longstanding barriers.
“However, we do not support or condone any woman in leadership who disregards the values of discipline, respect, and decorum in public service.
“We maintain that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s conduct does not reflect the true strength and resilience of Northern women in leadership. Instead, it has done a disservice to the cause of female political representation.
“Her actions have tarnished the legacy of distinguished Northern women senators such as Zainab Abdulkadir Kure, Nenadi Usman, Grace Bent, and others, who were known for their productive contributions and decorum in the National Assembly.”
The group lamented that rather than submitting herself to the Senate disciplinary process, “Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan has resorted to making baseless allegations of sexual harassment against the President of the Senate, Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio.”
“This appears to be a deliberate attempt to distract the public from her unethical conduct and evade accountability,” the group stated.
The article was originally published on Politics Nigeria.