Senate issues final verdict on Natashas sexual harassment case against Akpabio

• The Senate Committee on Ethics declared Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghans sexual harassment case against Senate President Godswill Akpabio as closed, citing ongoing legal proceedings
• Akpoti-Uduaghans lawyer requested the committee chairman, Neda Imaseun, to step down over bias concerns, but the Senate dismissed the plea, citing procedural violations in the petition
• Despite the Senates decision, Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a contempt suit against Imaseun and Akpabio over her suspension, shifting the dispute to the courts

Natasha Vs Akpabio: Senate Announces One Final Decision On Kogi Senator Sexual Harassment CaseSource: TwitterCall for committee chairman to step dowOur intention is that, if we are going to proceed, we want the chair to please step down from this conversation to allow for fairness and justice in accordance with the constitution of this country, Akiode stated. Senate cites Ccurt case, dismisses petitionLet me tell you, the first petition that came before us was signed by Distinguished Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Contrary to our rules, you cannot sign your own petition, Imaseun stated. The learned respondent (Akpabios counsel) has just told us that this matter is before the law court. By our rule book, order 40 (7), the Senate should not receive or deliberate on any matter to which actions are pending in any court of law, he said. Senate declares matter closedNatasha Vs Akpabio: Senate Announces One Final Decision On Kogi Senator Sexual Harassment CaseSource: FacebookThe petitioner said she would not speak to her petition because the committee is biased, and the respondent has just told us that this case is before a competent court of law. Therefore, this committee will allow the court of law, that will not be biased, to handle this matter.Therefore, this matter is closed here at the Senate and it is adjourned sine die,” he stated. Akpoti-Uduaghan files contempt suitJudge opts out of Natashas case against Akpabio

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