JUST IN: Senate suspends Natasha for six months
FollowThe Nigerian Senate has suspended Senator Aliyu Abdullahi also known as Natasha for six months due to her alleged involvement in a physical altercation with a colleague. The suspension was announced by the Senate President Ahmed Lawan who stated that the decision was taken to maintain the integrity and sanctity of the Senate. The altercation reportedly occurred during a closed-door session of the Senate and Senator Abdullahi has denied any wrongdoing. The suspension has sparked mixed reactions with some applauding the Senate for taking a stand against misconduct while others criticize the decision as being excessive. The suspension will last until September 2021.
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Discussion Points:
Responses- 1) Senate committee on ethics and public hearing made a verdict on the petition submitted by Senator Natasha Akpoti yesterday, Was her suspension fair and just?
- 2) Will Senator Natasha Akpoti's petition ever have a fair hearing?
- 3) The Federal high court on Tuesday restrained the senate committe on ethics and public hearing from conducting a disciplinary proceeding against senator Natasha, The committee having defied the court order yesterday and proceeded with the action, Was the judgement on Senator Natasha passed on too early?
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