International Women's Day: We Will Press for International Sanctions Against Senator Akpabio, Nigerian Senators, Their Families If Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan is Not Reinstated Within Seven Days Says NACJD
As the world commemorates the international women's day 2025, an influential US based Nigerian-American Coalition for Justice and Democracy (NACJD) has openly contested the recent suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Senate, threatening to press for international sanctions against the Senate President, Nigerian Senators and their families if the suspension is not reversed within 7 days. OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News gathered NACJD commended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduagha for courageously bringing forth serious allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Nigerian Senators and their families if Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduagha is not reinstated within 7 days
By: Olufemi Orunsola
On the auspicious occasion of the commemoration of the 2025 International Women's Day, an influential US based Nigerian-American Coalition for Justice and Democracy (NACJD) has openly contested the recent suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Senate, threatening to press for international sanctions against the Senate President, Nigerian Senators and their families if the suspension is not reversed within 7 days.
OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News gathered NACJD commended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduagha for courageously bringing forth serious allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
The position of the Coalition was made known through a press statement from her secretariat on Saturday in which NACJD described the suspension as “a shocking display of disregard for justice and the rule of law, and a move that can only be described as a travesty", noting that "This decision, coinciding with the celebration of International Women’s Day, is not only condemnable but also represents a flagrant violation of judicial processes and principles of fairness.”
It also noted that, "Furthermore, the rushed and predetermined nature of her suspension, which blatantly ignored a court order, raises grave concerns about the integrity of the Senate. The failure to hear from both Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senator Akpabio, coupled with Akpabio’s recusal from a case in which he is the accused, underscores a troubling disregard for due process.”
The statement asserts that “the Senate’s actions reflect poorly on Nigeria’s commitment to upholding the rights of women and the rule of law. As we honor women around the world today, we must stand against such disgraceful conduct that seeks to silence voices demanding accountability and justice.”
The international Coalition therefore threatened that, "We call for the immediate reinstatement of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan and demand that the Senate conducts a fair and impartial hearing regarding her allegations against Senator Akpabio within the next seven days. Failure to do so will leave us with no choice but to escalate this matter to the appropriate international bodies, including the United States, the United Nations, and other international agencies for necessary sanctions against Senator Akpabio and all members of the Nigerian Senate involved in this egregious act and their families”.
It further stated that, "Today, we stand not only for Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan but for all women whose voices have been silenced and whose rights have been trampled. We demand justice, accountability, and a commitment to the rule of law.”
The statement continues that, "As the situation develops, NACJD remains committed to advocating for justice and democracy in Nigeria, standing firm against sexual abuse and oppression in all its forms, especially of women and the girl child.”
For the records, NACJD is an organization that is committed to deepening democracy across the world and it is reputed as an organization that lobbies the US government and parliament on issues of justice and democracy.
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