{"id":161698,"date":"2025-05-08T22:52:21","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T21:52:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/alleged-sexual-harassment-group-condemns-disparagement-of-ezekwesili"},"modified":"2025-05-08T23:56:07","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T22:56:07","slug":"alleged-sexual-harassment-group-condemns-disparagement-of-ezekwesili","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/alleged-sexual-harassment-group-condemns-disparagement-of-ezekwesili","title":{"rendered":"Alleged sexual harassment: Group condemns disparagement of Ezekwesili"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>A pressure group, the Nigerian Female Students Coalition, NFSC. a body comprising female students across all institutions of higher learning in Nigeria, has condemned the allegation made against former minister, Oby Ezekwesili.<\/p>\n

It may be recalled that one Sandra Duru, known as Prof Mgbeke, had accused Ezekwesili of engaging in bribery to support Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan\u2019s sexual harassment allegation against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.<\/p>\n

However, in a statement signed by Comrade Grace Williams, National Secretary of the NFSC, the group condemned what it described as reprehensible attempts to distort the allegations at hand.<\/p>\n

It claimed that, \u201cThis incident starkly highlights the pervasive issue of women being exploited, victimized, and marginalized in various spheres of Nigerian society.<\/p>\n

\u201cSandra Duru has overstepped by trying to disparage our esteemed Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, who courageously lent support to a woman in distress.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe condemn any attempt to twist the story, undermining the struggles of countless Nigerian women.\u201d<\/p>\n

The group commended Senator Natasha\u2019s courage in \u201cresisting victimization and speaking out, inspiring Nigerian women to stand up for their rights.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe demand her immediate recall to the Senate, restoration of privileges, and full respect.<\/p>\n

\u201cRegarding Sandra Duru, NFSC will pursue her deportation from the USA to face trial.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe urge Senator Akpabio to resolve this matter amicably by recalling Senator Natasha and restoring her rights.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe urge Nigerians to stand in solidarity with Senator Natasha, promoting a society where women thrive without fear of harassment,\u201d NFSC stated.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. A pressure group, the Nigerian Female Students Coalition, NFSC. a body comprising female students across all institutions of higher learning in Nigeria, has condemned the allegation made against former minister, Oby Ezekwesili. 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