“SENATE DRAMA: LAWMAKERS REFUSE TO SECOND NATASHA’S MOTION ON NIGERIAN WOMEN ABUSED IN LIBYA”
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–A motion by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) seeking the Senate’s intervention in the alleged abuse of Nigerian women in Libyan prisons was met with initial resistance on Tuesday. The motion, which aimed to address the plight of Nigerian women subjected to sexual exploitation and forced to bear children in Libyan detention facilities, failed to garner immediate support .
Senate’s Response :
When Senate President Godswill Akpabio called for a seconder, none of the lawmakers, including female senators, initially rose to support the motion. This lack of support sparked tension in the chamber and raised questions about the Senate’s commitment to addressing human rights issues affecting Nigerian citizens .
The Motion.
The motion’s fate remains uncertain, but the incident highlights the challenges faced by lawmakers in addressing critical issues affecting vulnerable populations .
The chamber was silent for several moments before Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central) eventually stood up to second the motion, allowing deliberations to proceed
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