Ezekwesili condemns senate’s suspension of Natasha

Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has strongly criticized the six-month suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing it as a “vicious abuse of power” by the Nigerian Senate.

In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Ezekwesili expressed disappointment that instead of investigating the sexual harassment allegations Akpoti-Uduaghan leveled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the lawmakers chose to silence her through suspension.

“The Senate had the option to uphold justice and investigate the allegations, but instead, they chose the ignoble path of vicious abuse of power and desecration of our public institution,” Ezekwesili stated.

She further criticized what she described as the arrogance of those in power, warning that history has never been kind to those who misuse their authority.

“When men, because of little power fleetingly acquired, start speaking like they are God, we all must remember what history reveals of their kind,” she wrote.

Addressing Akpoti-Uduaghan directly, Ezekwesili praised her courage, stating that she has inspired a generation and will not stand alone in her fight.

“Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, you have inspired a generation. You have inspired all credible citizens. You will never walk alone,” she concluded.