Julius OkorieVeteran Nigerian actress, Kate Henshaw, has given embattled Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, a pat on the back, for her doggedness in the fight to the finish war with Senate President, Godswill Akpabio
The thespian commended the Senator for her courage despite the barrage of biased attacks from those who have over the years insisted and believed that women like children should never be heard.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelThe award winning actress, who contested but failed in her attempt to represent the Calabar Municipal/Odukpani Federal constituency under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party in 2014, applauded Akpoti-Uduaghan for not allowing the outdated narratives about the importance or roles of women to prevail.
Sharing Natasha’s picture, the actress declared the Senator her “Woman Crush Wednesday” (WCW), stating that “Women, like children, are to be seen and not heard.”
Henshaw wrote: “WCW: @natashaakpoti. We forget so readily how far we have come. We forget our lineage, history, and strength. We are told we are weak, spineless, and cannot think. We accept the new role foisted on us, the subtle submission imposed by religion, society, and tradition.
“They tell us we can’t govern, we can’t rule, we can’t make our own decisions. They tell us to shut up and sit down. Women, like children, are to be seen and not heard. Do you not know that in nearly all species, the female is much more deadly than the male? We are the offspring of countless women warriors!”
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, had earlier slammed the Senate for dismissing Natasha’s petition alleging sexual harassment. Ezekwesili dubbed ‘Madam due process ‘during her tenure as education minister, called for public hearing where the accused will not double as presiding officer. Taking to X formerly twitter on Thursday, the former Minister of Solid Minerals maintained that the Senate would be doing itself a disservice if it treated the allegation lightly.
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“Our National Assembly, which comprises the Senate and House of Representatives, belongs to the Nigerian people and not to politicians of any stripe or status,” Ezekwesili said.
“This is why the National Assembly is called a public institution. No individual or group can capture a public institution and use it for personal benefit or advantage.
“Whenever a situation, like the one involving Senators Natasha Akpoti and Akpabio arises, lawmakers must understand that the Nigerian public wants transparency and full disclosure.
“Dismissing a serious accusation against the Senate President, as the senators irresponsibly did yesterday, is a democratic aberration. It cannot stand. Never.
“What happened yesterday in the Senate chamber, where a Senate President presided over a grave matter involving him, was farcical and a blot on our democracy.
“It is in the public interest that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s petition be urgently given the seriousness it deserves to uphold the institutional integrity of our Senate.”
Although Senator Natasha has been handed a six months suspension from the Senate, the controversy rages on. A Short drama had played out more like a take from the Nollywood just before the suspended Senator left the Chambers.
She had put on her microphone to submit that “This injustice cannot be sustained” before officials rushing to put off the microphone could reach her corner.
Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.
