Senator Natasha’s suspension was our lowest point in 3 years — Senate Leader

By John Alechenu, Abuja
Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has described the six-month suspension of Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as one of the lowest moments of the 10th Senate, admitting that the incident negatively affected the chamber’s public image.
Speaking at events marking the third anniversary of the 10th Senate in Abuja, Bamidele said the episode was regrettable and had created a perception of disunity and insensitivity within the upper legislative chamber.
According to him, the suspension was “one of the lowest moments for the Senate” and “not a happy moment,” as it fuelled criticism that the institution lacked cohesion and adequate regard for women ...