Rights Lawyer Criticizes Akpabio's Suspension of Senator Natasha
Rights lawyer Effiong criticized Senator Akpabio's suspension of Senator Natasha, accusing him of vindictiveness and intolerance towards opposition. Natasha, representing Kogi Central, was suspended for alleged insubordination and refusal to change her designated seat in the Senate.
Effiong emphasized that opposing Akpabio leads to consequences, highlighting the intolerance within the Senate towards dissent. The suspension remains in effect pending the outcome of the case in the Court of Appeal.
Effiong condemned the suspension as unjust and politically motivated, arguing that Natasha's constituents were being denied effective representation.
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