By Kazeem Ugbodaga
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has commended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for her resilience in the face of what she described as a coordinated abuse of power by the Senate.
Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended by the Senate on Thursday for six months for accusing the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Ezekwesili praised the Kogi Central Senator for maintaining her composure despite being “bullied” by a room full of men for speaking up on an undisclosed issue.
Ezekwesili urged Nigerians, especially women and men of goodwill, to take inspiration from Akpoti-Uduaghan’s courage.
“Natasha won today. That was the most they could do—collectively abuse their powers. As always. But today is not forever,” Ezekwesili wrote.
She further emphasised the need for Nigerians who believe in the cause of justice to continue pushing for the truth.
