Speaking at the Women in Parliament session during the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) meeting at the United Nations in New York, the embattled Kogi Central Senator revealed that some of her male colleagues pressured her to apologize and retract her allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio—a demand she firmly rejected.

Akpoti-Uduaghan condemned her six-month suspension, accusing Akpabio of orchestrating a campaign of intimidation against her. She claims that her suspension on March 6 stemmed from a heated dispute with Akpabio over a controversial Senate seating arrangement and was a deliberate act of retaliation. Furthermore, she has alleged that male colleagues attempted to silence her after she accused Akpabio of inappropriate advances.

"The world cannot remain silent while democracy and women's rights are being undermined in Nigeria. I call on human rights organizations, women’s movements, and democratic institutions to hold the Nigerian Senate accountable. Nigeria needs global partners to advocate for women’s political inclusion, safety, and protection from political harassment."

Her powerful speech at the UN forum has sparked conversations about women’s representation in Nigerian politics and the urgent need for international advocacy against political oppression. Will the world listen?

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