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Reason Why We Must Restore Natasha’s Full Right And Privileges – Ezekwesili To Nigerian Senate
Former Presidential Aspirant, Obiageli Ezekwesili, Urges Senate to End Harassment of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Former presidential aspirant, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has called on the Nigerian Senate to end all forms of harassment and intimidation against the lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
Senator Natasha recently returned to the Red Chamber after serving a six-month suspension, a move many critics described as unjust and politically motivated.
In a strongly worded memo addressed to the President of the Senate and all 107 senators, Ezekwesili described Akpoti-Uduaghan as a symbol of courage and resilience in the face of institutional injustice and abuse of power.
According to Ezekwesili, the embattled senator’s suspension was grossly unfair, warning that the continued targeting of her sends a dangerous signal about the Senate’s tolerance for dissenting voices—especially those of women.
Writing via (formerly Twitter), she stated:
“It is time for the Senate leadership and members to do the right thing—end all forms of harassment and targeting against her.
Senator Natasha’s suspension was widely seen by reasonable Nigerians as an act of injustice that exceeded the bounds of fair discipline.
It sent the wrong message that the Senate could silence or intimidate a woman who speaks boldly and stands for what she believes in.”
Ezekwesili urged the Senate to use Akpoti-Uduaghan’s reinstatement as an opportunity to correct past wrongs and restore public confidence in its commitment to fairness and democracy.
“Stop all hostilities and silent punishments. There must be no more attempts to sideline, frustrate, or humiliate her for simply doing her job.
Restore her full rights and privileges as a senator—her office, her staff, her committee roles, and her freedom to speak on the floor,” she added.
Ezekwesili further stressed that the Senate must set a better example by handling internal matters with maturity and integrity, rather than using its authority to punish perceived opponents.
“Senator Natasha represents the people of Kogi Central. To continue targeting her is to disrespect the will of her constituents,” she wrote.
The former Minister of Education emphasized that the issue transcends one individual, noting that it reflects the kind of democracy Nigeria seeks to uphold—one that values truth, fairness, and the inclusion of women in leadership.
“This is not just about Senator Natasha; it is about the kind of democracy Nigeria wants to build—one where no one is punished for standing up for truth, and where women can lead without fear of bias or bullying.
The Senate must remember that power is best demonstrated not through intimidation, but through fairness, restraint, and accountability,” she said.
Ezekwesili concluded by warning that the 10th Senate will ultimately be judged by how it handles Akpoti-Uduaghan’s case and the allegations she raised against the Senate leadership.
“Nigerians are watching, and history will remember whether the Senate chose vindictiveness or justice,” she wrote.
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