The Women for Democratic Accountability, WDA, has expressed concerns that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s “escalating media offensive” is threatening the integrity of the nation’s institutions.
WDA is a coalition advocating for women’s participation in governance and the protection of democratic structures.
In a statement signed by its convener, Hajia Zainab Mohammed, WDA said Natasha’s public comments, particularly a December 5, 2025 social-media post, reflect a pattern of incendiary rhetoric in her dispute with the Senate, led by Senator Godswill Akpabio.
WDA observed that Natasha has consistently chosen media confrontations over respect for judicial processes despite the matter being before the courts.
It further noted that as a female leader and lawmaker, the senator carries a heightened responsibility to uphold decorum, restraint and institutional respect.
The coalition expressed regrets that Natasha has adopted a habit of making sweeping remarks that “ridicule the Senate, disparage the Senate President, and cast aspersions on the courts”. WDA warned that such actions could erode confidence in the nation’s democratic pillars.
The statement added, “This reckless media crusade does not empower women. It does not strengthen institutions. It does not promote justice.”
WDA further expressed concern that the senator’s communication style, marked by what it described as “provocative taunts and courtroom-in-the-media declarations” is turning a serious legal dispute into “a performative spectacle aimed at inflaming public sentiment”.
The coalition urged the judiciary to intervene and caution litigants against making public statements capable of prejudicing ongoing court proceedings, stressing that no individual, regardless of status, should “pollute judicial processes with inflammatory commentary”.
It added, “The dignity of the Senate, the authority of the courts, and the credibility of women’s leadership must not be sacrificed on the altar of media grandstanding.”
Reaffirming its commitment to women’s rights, WDA emphasized the need for responsibility, truth, and adherence to due process. It called on Senator Natasha to allow the courts, not social-media platforms, to determine the merits of her claims.
