Senate Showdown: Senators Snub Natasha’s Motion To Amend Key Bill – Watch The Drama

A mild drama unfolded in the Senate on Tuesday after Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan called for an amendment to a bill addressing the abuse of Nigerian immigrants’ rights in Libya.

During a robust debate, Senator Natasha urged the Senate to address the plight of Nigerian women imprisoned in Libya, claiming many had been turned into sex slaves by prison warders. She highlighted that several of these women now have children in custody while in prison and called on the Senate to direct the Immigration Service to work with Libyan authorities for their repatriation.

However, after she made her plea, Senate President Godswill Akpabio asked if any lawmaker would second her motion—no one responded, including the female senators. The resulting awkward silence lasted until Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele stepped in to ease the tension.

Meanwhile, former presidential aspirant Obi Ezekwesili has called on the Senate to end all forms of harassment against Natasha. According to Naija News, Natasha returned to the Senate two weeks ago after serving a six-month suspension.

In a memo addressed to the Nigerian Senate and its 107 members, Ezekwesili praised Natasha as a symbol of resilience in fighting injustice and argued that her suspension was unfair, noting that it stemmed from her efforts to hold public officials accountable.