In the wake of a contentious ₦200 billion defamation suit filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the court of public opinion has been swift to render judgment. The dominant narrative frames this legal action as a classic case of a powerful man using his position to intimidate and silence an accuser….
The attention of the Office of the Clerk to the National Assembly has been drawn to widespread media reports and public commentary concerning the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, her attempt to resume legis ative dutics. and the subsequent correspondence from her legal representatives, M. J. Numa & Partners L.LP,. In light of these developments,…
Liberian lawmaker and ECOWAS Parliamentarian, Hon. Moima Briggs-Mensah, has raised concerns over the ongoing legal battle between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended for six months and faces criminal prosecution. Briggs-Mensah emphasised that the case is not just a personal struggle but touches on the dignity, freedom, and political space…
The recent suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Nigerian Senate has sparked widespread debate and raised critical questions about the principles of democracy, ethical governance, and the rule of law. The six-month suspension, which was recommended by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct, and adopted in plenary, has been met…
Amid the controversy rocking the Nigerian Senate, the Red Chamber on Thursday passed a vote of confidence in the leadership of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. This comes after Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele under Orders 40 and 51, moved a motion on the recent controversy surrounding the upper chamber, underscoring the need for clarity, adherence…
The *Hallow Mace* and *Hallow Chambers* are not just symbols of authority and tradition; they are foundational to the integrity and functionality of democratic governance. These symbols represent the sanctity of the legislative process, the rule of law, and the collective responsibility of lawmakers to uphold justice and fairness. However, when these symbols and the…
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has strongly advised individuals who are not well grounded in the rules of the Senate to desist from running uninformed commentaries on the Upper Chamber. Akpabio made the remarks against the backdrop of the recent decision of the Senate to suspend the Kogi Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Oduaghan for flouting…
An Unbiased Democratic Advocacy Write-up from HallowMace Foundation Africa. The recent suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Nigerian Senate has sparked widespread debate and raised critical questions about the principles of democracy, ethical governance, and the rule of law. The six-month suspension, which was recommended by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code…
The Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, for six months, effective March 6, 2025, over alleged misconduct and violation of Senate rules 2023 (as amended). HallowMace reports that the controversy leading to her suspension dated back to February when a dispute over seating arrangements in the Senate chamber escalated into a…
The Senate reviewed the issue that led to a rowdy session last week and asked its Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petition chaired by Senator Neda Imasuen, to investigate the matter. The resolutions of the upper chamber followed a point of order, bordering on privileges moved by the Senate Spokesperson, Adeyemi Adaramodu, representing Ekiti…
