BREAKING: After Akpabio, Natasha Begins Fight With Another Senator, Reason Emerges
FCT, Abuja – Embattled Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has submitted a fresh petition before the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC), asking the committee to disbar the chairman of the Senate committee on ethics, privileges and public petitions, Senator Nedamwen Bernards Imasuen.
The petition alleges professional misconduct, specifically highlighting Imasuen’s past disbarment from the New York Bar in 2010 for fraud, misappropriation of client funds, and failure to respond to disciplinary authorities.
Natasha alleged that Imasuen disbarred in UK
Natasha claims that Imasuen was disbarred following a complaint by his former client, Daphne Slyfield, who accused him of misappropriating legal fees. Despite this, Imasuen allegedly continued to practice law in Nigeria and pursued a career in politics, eventually becoming a senator. Akpoti-Uduaghan argues that Imasuen failed to disclose his disbarment in his legal and political careers, including in his documents submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The petition also challenges Imasuen’s handling of a court order related to Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension, accusing him of contempt. Imasuen had allegedly defied a court order stopping his committee from proceeding with disciplinary action against Akpoti-Uduaghan, leading to her six-month suspension.
Natasha’s petition seeks to have Imasuen disbarred from the Nigerian Bar, citing his alleged professional misconduct and failure to disclose his past disbarment. The LPDC will review the petition and determine the appropriate course of action.
The case has sparked interest in the legal and political communities, with many watching to see how the LPDC will handle the petition. The outcome could have significant implications for Imasuen’s career and the integrity of the Nigerian Bar.
Natasha clashed with Imasuen, Akpabio
Natasha’s clash with Senator Imasuen would be the second, as the Kogi senator is currently on a six-month suspension following her confrontation with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over a sitting arrangement.
The embattled senator was subsequently suspended by the Senate over the violation of the Senate rule, but Natasha had consistently claimed that her suspension was orchestrated by her allegation that the Senate President Godswill Akpabio was making sexual advances toward her.
However, Akpabio has denied making any sexual advances toward Natasha while his wife has challenged the allegation in court. Senator Natasha has honed her voice in several media houses and maintained that the Senate was trying to silence her.
Court gives an order on Natasha’s recall
Legit.ng earlier reported that Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan’s recall process by the constituents of the Kogi Central Senatorial District has been affirmed by the Federal High Court in Lokoja, the state capital.
The Court earlier issued an injunction restraining INEC from receiving the petition, but took a reverse on Friday, March 22.
Recall that Natasha was recently suspended in the Senate for violating the Senate’s standing rules, days after he accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment.
