Over 13,000 supporters of Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan have called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to step down for an investigation of the sexual harassment allegations against him.
The petition, which started on Wednesday on change.org, had gathered 13,046 signatures as of the time of filing this report.
The originator of the petition, the Purple Women Foundation, founded by Ireti Bakare-Yusuf, demanded justice for Natasha.
Natasha had submitted a petition alleging she had been sexually harassed by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.
However, the Akpabio-led Senate dismissed her petition on procedural grounds as the ethics committee recommended her suspension, saying she had brought ridicule to the upper chamber.
Reacting to the development in the Senate, the association called on Akpabio to step down from his position as Senate President.
They also urged the Senate to carry out a fair hearing and an “unbiased” investigation into Natasha’s claims.
“We, the Purple Women Foundation, demand that Senate President Godswill Akpabio step down immediately to allow for a fair and unbiased investigation into the sexual harassment allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan!
“Immediate stepping down of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, transparent and impartial investigation and justice, and accountability for survivors of sexual harassment: let’s come together to demand justice and create a safe and respectful environment for all,” it read.
