Niger Delta women on Wednesday decried human rights abuses and disrespect for women in the country.
They also called the suspension of the Senator Representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, “silly and callous’’.
“This is the height of wickedness. We cannot agree with the Senate Ethics Committee.”
The women in a statement in Calabar denounced the Senate leadership and demanded that the suspension of Akpoti-Uduaghan be lifted immediately.
“The presiding officer is difficult and dictatorial. He is well known for his contemptuous, dismissive and sarcastic ways. His leadership style is causing dissension and distress.”
The statement issued in Calabar by the Chairperson of Niger Delta Women Forum (NDWF), Mrs. Comfort Bassey accused the Senate President of undermining family ties and resisting the voice of honour and reason.
“We conjure you to look into your heart and to hearken to the secret voice of conscience.”
The highly respected women applauded Akpoti-Uduaghan for taking significant steps to improve the quality of life for the people of Kogi Central.
“Your courage is an inspiration to all of us.”
Principally, the women accused some male political officeholders of abusing the human rights of women and harming national, ethnic and religious groups in the country.
The statement denounced arbitrary rules, the culture of betrayal and a ferocious spirit of despotism.
“The Senate is not a place in which leaders get away with being mean and nasty.”
It also condemned traces of bitterness and vicious, crude and inhuman punishments.
