Nigeria: The Senate Remains in Shame As Distinguished Senator Natasha Fights On, By Jibrin Ibrahim

The principle of Nemo Judex in Causa Sua (no one should be a judge in their own case) has been completely disregarded in this matter on the unconstitutional punishments meted out to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.

Women are grossly under-represented in Nigeria’s governance structures and to zero-in on both the sexual and political harassment of a female legislator is a disservice to our democracy. Such action has legitimised attacks on the freedom of expression, encouraged intimidation, and…