By Adeniyi Adedoyin
The Ogun State chapter of African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for the reinstatement of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and as well the return of all her privileges, while waiting for the decision of the court.
The party, made the call in a statement signed by its State Chairman, Dr. Olufemi Soluade, and made available to newsmen in Abeokuta.
Soluade also called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to quickly wade in and intensify efforts to save the nation's democracy, preserve its integrity.
Soluade said, "ADC Ogun State chapter led by Dr. Olufemi Soluade join well meaning Nigerians of good conscience to demand for reinstatement of Senator Natasha and return of all her privileges unjustly denied her in the in the interim while justice takes its course".
"We equivocally called on the President of Republic of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the father of the nation to quickly wade in and intensify efforts to save our democracy, preserve our national integrity and further damage to what is left of our national Honor which is already in taters and preserve our country's dignity among the comity of nations".
Soluade said, the Senate lacks human management, which is suppose to be the hallmark of leadership in the Senate, stressing that the sexual harassment allegation has brought the country unnecessary ridicule in the international community.
He added, "we cannot expect a child that is badly beaten not to cry to high heaven, it is disgusting and disappointing that women folks who had the privilege of holding Senate position at the instance of their constituency and the nation previously and presently abandoned and are now talking down on one of their own," women has a sacred place in the society and they are the ingredients and superlative appetisers for successful democracy anywhere in the world especially as our nascent democracy is gaining stability by the sacrifices of leaders of good conscience".
"There have been shouting, matches, tearing of clothes, throwing of Chairs and "Ben Johnson" scaling of Fence and all this did not attract sanctions as it is severely handed down to Natasha".
"Sexual harassment is a grave allegation to ordinary man on the streets not to talk of number three citizen of the country who had previously endured same allegation at the NDDC office while he held sway even though he is presume innocent until court determined otherwise".
"Our party believes that the leadership and committee on ethics and privilege who has been alleged to have sordid past and integrity tainted profile should have been circumspect in dealing with this unfortunate issue especially because of issue of prejudice ,as the matter was already in court and the purported close-knit family relationship and the exalted position held by the Senate president and avoid this avoidable crisis already snowballing to unimaginable descent which is panacea to precipice that may further dent our image internationally and bring our democracy to its kneel".
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