NCYAD Set For Nationwide Protest Over Alleged Harassment Of Female Senators Under Akpabio’s Leadership, Asks Tinubu To Take Action
In a statement issued on Thursday by its convener, Hon Salihu Musa Ovaku BOT chairman, the group called NCYAD vowed to defend the rights of women in leadership and mobilise for a nationwide protest if the Senate proceeds with what they described as an unfair and unjust treatment.
Because an injury for one is an injury for all.
NCYAD, the Concerned Group has expressed strong outrage over the Nigerian Senate’s decision to summon Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan before a disciplinary panel, warning that any attempt to suspend her would be met with fierce resistance.
Hon Salihu Musa Ovaku explained that Nigerian women would not sit idly by while one of their most vocal advocates is unjustly silenced.
“We have come too far to allow regressive tactics to push us back into the margins of decision-making.”
The NCYAD called on President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu to intervene immediately to stop what they termed “political victimisation and huguhaga.
NCYAD further urged the Senate to focus on pressing national issues rather than taking actions that could stifle dissenting voices and breed division.
NCYAD noted that Democracy thrives on the inclusion of diverse perspectives, and any effort to suppress a senator—particularly one representing the minority gender in the chamber—must be condemned in the strongest terms.
The Spearheaded by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, reinforces growing concerns that there is a deliberate effort to silence women in Nigeria’s political landscape. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan is a voice of the voiceless, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan is a mother to motherless in the society, senator Apkoti Uduaghan is a fearless advocate for the people and one of only three female senators in the 10th National Assembly, is being targeted for standing up for truth, justice, equity, fairness transparency, love, progress, digital innovation, transformation, advancement, equal right, unity and representing her constituents with unwavering commitment.
“We find it alarming that rather than fostering an inclusive and fair legislative environment, the Senate leadership is focusing its energies on suppressing a duly elected representative.
Comr. Momoh Sunday Omeiza. NCYAD national director of project and planning said that the decision to summon Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan is not only unfair and unjust but appears to be part of a broader strategy to intimidate and sideline women in politics.
“It is unacceptable that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who speaks boldly for her people, women and addresses important issues affecting Nigerians, is being punished, nailed for performing her constitutional duties. Such actions undermine the democratic principles on which our nation was built.
According to concerned NCYAD We stand united in our resolve to defend the rights of all women in leadership and will not hesitate to mobilise for a nationwide protest should the Senate proceed with this unfair treatment. Nigerian women have come too far to allow regressive tactics to push them back into the margins of decision-making.
“We call on Mr President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu to intervene immediately and halt this dangerous path of political victimization. The Senate must focus on addressing pressing national issues rather than engaging in actions that breed division and stifle dissenting voices.
“In conclusion, the Concerned NCYAD stands firmly with Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. We demand that her rights, privileges, and voice be respected in the Senate,” Comr faithful added.
“Democracy thrives on the inclusion of diverse perspectives, and efforts to suppress any senator-particularly one representing the minority gender in the chamber-must be condemned in the strongest terms.
SIGNED
Hon. Salihu OVAKU Musa
BOT Chairman
NCYAD
