By Ovat Abeng
A group, Women of Substance for Development and Skill Empowerment Initiative, has condemned the Nigeria Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio for allegedly disrespecting female lawmakers, particularly Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, during a recent Senate plenary session.
They also accused Akpabio of making female politicians feel inferior within the legislative space, describing his alleged actions as a direct affront to gender equality and democracy.
The group condemned the alledged act via statement signed and made available to Journalists in Awka on Sunday by it spokesperson, Amb. Karen Chinyere James.
They issued a stern warning to Akpabio, urging him to change his attitude toward Nigeria women in politics.
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According to Karen James, “If you don’t respect your wife, at least respect Senator Natasha and other women in politics,”
She emphasizing the need for dignity and fairness in governance.
“Women demand respect in leadership.
“We, the Women of Substance for Development and Skill Empowerment Initiative, want to pass this as a warning to the Senate President, Senator Akpabio: Stop making women in politics feel lesser. We are the mothers of Nigeria and the world. If we didn’t give birth to you, you wouldn’t be on that chair today,” therefore, respect women in politics,” the statement concludes.
