JUST IN: Senate passes vote of confidence on Akpabio amid allegations

Amid calls for Senate President Godswill Akpabio to step aside for an unfettered investigation into the sexual harassment allegation made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Senate on Thursday passed a vote of confidence in his leadership.

The resolution was adopted following a motion presented by Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, which was overwhelmingly approved by the Senators.

Bamidele in his lead debate said the Senate has decided not to be distracted further by the controversy generated by its suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over her alleged misconduct.

He said the Senate would henceforth focus on its mandate of lawmaking and oversight and allow the judiciary to adjudicate on all issues pending before it based on the actions or inactions of the red chamber on the matter.

The Senate had on the 6th of March suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over alleged misconduct and disobedience to its Standing Rules.

Akpoti-Uduaghan had rejected the suspension claiming that it was calculated to deny her justice on her accusation of sexual harassment against the Senate President.

More details to follow…