Dear Senator Natasha Uduahan,
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We write this open letter to you as citizens of Nigeria and critical stakeholders of this country with deep disappointment and concern over your recent actions in the Senate. Your behavior in the Senate chambers was not only an embarrassment to the institution but also an insult to the very people you are meant to represent.
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Your decision to abandon your designated seat and sit in an inappropriate location, in clear violation of the Senate’s seating rules, is a glaring display of disrespect for the laws and decorum of the Senate. When Senate President Akpabio attempted to correct your actions, instead of humbly accepting the correction, you responded with a fit of anger, causing unnecessary chaos and disrupting the proceedings of the Senate. Your behavior was unprofessional, undignified, and utterly shameful for someone holding such an esteemed position.
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To make matters worse, after you were called out for your misconduct, you resorted to playing the victim by accusing Senate President Akpabio of sexual harassment—a baseless and outrageous claim.
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While every allegation of sexual harassment must be taken seriously, your sudden and untimely accusation reeks of desperation. It is evident that you are using this serious matter as a diversion from your own disgraceful actions. This not only undermines the credibility of such allegations but also trivializes the real issue of sexual harassment.
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It is shameful that you, as a mother of five children, would resort to such a juvenile and manipulative tactic to evade responsibility for your own misdeeds.
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Your actions reflect a deep disregard for the rules, the institution you represent, and the people who voted for you. Instead of owning up to your mistake, you chose to escalate the situation and drag the Senate—and Nigeria as a whole—into further disarray. If you had any respect for the office you occupy, you would have accepted the correction with grace, apologized for the disruption, and worked to restore order. Instead, you chose to tarnish your own reputation and the reputation of the Senate for personal gain.
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It is also worth asking: Why did you wait so long to make this sexual harassment claim? If this accusation were truly genuine, why did you not raise it immediately, rather than using it as a shield only after being caught in your wrongdoing? Your actions suggest that you have no real interest in justice, but are merely using such a serious claim to protect your own selfish interests.
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As a mother of five, it is astonishing to see you resorting to such petty and vindictive tactics. Instead of using your position to fight for the betterment of Nigeria, you are more interested in scandalous and unfounded accusations.
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It is time for you to face the consequences of your actions. Nigerians are suffering, facing hunger, poverty, and hardship on a daily basis. While you continue to engage in childish antics, the nation is in urgent need of real solutions. Instead of distracting the Senate with your misconduct, you should focus on addressing the issues that affect the lives of ordinary Nigerians.
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Your actions have been a disgrace to the Senate, to your constituents, and to the Nigerian people. It is clear that you do not understand the gravity of your position or the responsibility that comes with it.
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Therefore, the Senate must not allow your behavior to go unpunished. A fitting and swift punishment is required, not just for your actions, but as a warning to others who might follow in your footsteps.
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Senator Uduahan, your conduct has been a disgrace to the nation. It is time for you to apologize to the Senate, to your constituents, and to the people of Nigeria for the embarrassment you have caused. Your selfish behavior has done nothing but tarnish the reputation of the Senate and further divide the country.
Nigerians deserve better.
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Abdulahi Yakubu, Coordinator, Northern Observers Group
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