A UK-based activist, Sandra Duru , also known as Prof. Mgbeke, has alleged that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan , the suspended senator representing Kogi Central, fabricated sexual harassment claims against Senate President Godswill Akpabio .
During a Facebook live session on Thursday, Duru accused Senator Natasha of attempting to recruit her into a smear campaign against Akpabio by offering N200 million to accuse him of organ harvesting.
Duru claimed that audio recordings of phone conversations between her and the senator were sufficient evidence to support her allegations.
“So I had to redirect her back to my question, and she then said it (sexual advances) didn’t happen. ‘I don’t have evidence,’” Duru recounted.
Duru’s Confrontation with Senator Natasha
Duru described her interaction with Senator Natasha as confrontational, accusing her of dishonesty and divisiveness.
“I told Natasha, ‘You are a pathological liar. You have disgraced us, Nigerians.’ She said Nigerians were G and H – ‘Gullible and Hungry’ – and I asked, ‘You want to add to their problems?’” Duru stated during the live video.
She added that she advised Natasha to reconcile with Senate members, but the senator allegedly insisted on “destroying the government.”
“I don’t know what she meant by that,” Duru said. “Natasha is not teachable. She lacks humility and doesn’t care. If it doesn’t go Natasha’s way, you are her enemy. Natasha is on a mission to destroy men… I cannot watch her destroy our men, our sons, and our girls who are following her blindly.”
Background: The Sexual Harassment Allegations
The controversy began in February 2025 , when Senator Natasha first accused Senate President Akpabio of sexual harassment during a televised interview.
She claimed that Akpabio made inappropriate comments and suggested her legislative proposal would only be considered if she “took care” of him. She also alleged that he invited her to spend private time with him.
Akpabio vehemently denied the allegations, stating that he had never harassed any woman and urging Nigerians to let the courts handle the matter.
Suspension and Protests
On March 6, 2025 , the Senate suspended Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months without pay, citing “unruly and disruptive” conduct. Her harassment complaint was dismissed on procedural grounds, as she submitted it herself rather than through another senator, violating Senate rules.
Her suspension followed a dispute over a new seating arrangement in the chamber, which she believed was intended to humiliate her. She later claimed on national TV that her suspension was punishment for rejecting Akpabio’s alleged advances—a claim he denied.
The Senate stated that the suspension could be lifted if she issued a written apology. However, the situation sparked widespread protests under the slogan “We Are All Natasha,” with rallies held in cities including Lagos, Enugu, Edo, and Kaduna.
International Attention and Legal Challenges
Calling the suspension a “witch-hunt,” Akpoti-Uduaghan argued that it was an attempt to silence her. She took her case to the international stage during a Women in Parliament event at the United Nations , where she described the Senate’s action as illegal and called for global support.
Meanwhile, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) dismissed a petition to recall her, stating that it “failed to meet constitutional standards.”
Previous Clashes Between Natasha and Akpabio
This was not the first time the two senators clashed. In July 2024 , Akpabio publicly reprimanded Natasha during a Senate session, saying, “We are not in a nightclub,” after she spoke without recognition. His comment drew heavy criticism as “sexist,” leading to a public apology from Akpabio.
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