The suspension of Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan after accusing a high-ranking politician of sexual harassment underscores the pervasive sexism women face in Nigerian politics. Following her accusation against Godswill Akpabio, the Senate president, she was retaliated against, facing a six-month suspension and pressure from constituents to resign. In a country with one of the lowest representations of women in parliamentary roles globally, this incident exemplifies the risks women encounter when speaking out against powerful male figures, emphasizing a culture of silencing and intimidation against female politicians.
It's a classic abuse of power, where a woman is denied the right to be heard out.
The ordeal has highlighted what women in Nigeria say is the sexism faced by female politicians in their country.
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