Suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has escalated her battle against Senate President Godswill Akpabio to the international stage, addressing the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) at the United Nations in New York.

Speaking at the Women in Parliament Session, Natasha denounced her suspension as illegal, linking it directly to her petition against Akpabio over alleged harassment and intimidation. Overcome with emotion, she called on global democratic institutions to intervene, stressing the threats women in Nigerian politics face when they challenge the status quo.

Following her speech, the embattled senator raised concerns about her personal safety, alleging that powerful forces in Nigeria might attempt to detain her in New York for daring to speak out. Her remarks have sparked intense reactions, further fueling the ongoing debate about political suppression and gender discrimination in Nigeria’s leadership.

As the controversy unfolds, all eyes remain on the Nigerian Senate and international bodies to see if action will be taken in response to Natasha’s passionate plea for justice.