BBNaija’s Tacha goes emotional following Senator Natasha Akpoti’s 6-month suspension

• Tacha, in a powerful Instagram statement, criticized the suspension and emphasized the severity of the allegations.

• Tacha highlighted Nigeria’s political institutions’ systemic gender inequality and discrimination, highlighting the underrepresentation of women in the Senate and the need for their voices to be valued.

BBNaija’s Tacha has vocally supported Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who faced a six-month suspension after alleging sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

In a compelling video shared on her Instagram account, Tacha criticized the suspension and underscored the seriousness of the allegations made.

She pointed out the pervasive issues of gender inequality and discrimination within Nigeria’s political framework, emphasizing the significant lack of female representation in the Senate. Tacha asserted the necessity for women’s voices to be acknowledged and respected.

The suspension has ignited considerable backlash, with numerous women’s rights organizations denouncing the action.

In a separate video, Tacha expressed her emotions, questioning the fundamental rights afforded to women in Nigeria.

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In other news, Popular activist and online personality VeryDarkMan has sparked controversy with a bold statement directed at Seyi Tinubu, son of Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the country’s leadership.

In a viral post on X (formerly Twitter), VeryDarkMan shared his thoughts after witnessing China’s technological and infrastructural advancements firsthand. He argued that Nigeria’s progress is being stifled by outdated thinking among the nation’s leaders, whom he described as having “dusty brains filled with cobwebs.”

Key Highlights from His Statement

On Seyi Tinubu:

“Seyi, your father is old, and the people around him have dusty brains filled with cobwebs. You are the closest the youth have ever been to power. You can help us achieve so much if you push for real change.”

On China’s Progress:

“Coming to China has opened my eyes to endless possibilities that Nigeria can emulate. We need to send every Nigerian here and bring them back, just so their eyes can be opened.”

On Nigeria’s Leadership:

“There’s so much potential in Nigeria that’s being wasted because the old men in power can’t see it—but you, Seyi Tinubu, you can.”