Kingibe says she never saw report on Natasha’s suspension
Ireti Kingibe, the senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, stated that she never saw the committee report that led to the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. She explained that she was attending a tax reform retreat when the report was being considered and did not have the opportunity to review it. Kingibe mentioned that she complained to colleagues, including Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, about not having access to the report. The suspension of Akpoti-Uduaghan has sparked public debate and legal challenges regarding the process.
What we know
- Ireti Kingibe said she was at a tax reform retreat when the committee report on Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension was considered.
- She stated that she signed the attendance register at the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions before leaving for the retreat.
- Kingibe complained to other senators, especially Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, about not seeing the report.
- The suspension of Akpoti-Uduaghan has led to widespread debate and legal scrutiny over the Senate’s disciplinary process.
- Allegations have surfaced about possible forgery or improper inclusion of senators’ signatures in the report recommending the suspension.
