Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- A coalition of women's rights advocates from North-central, North-east, and North-west Nigeria, Voices for Inclusion and Equity for Women (VIEW), has condemned Senate President Godswill Akpabio's treatment of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.

The coalition described it as part of a disturbing pattern of gender-based intimidation in Nigerian politics that must be interrogated and challenged.

In a statement on Tuesday, VIEW criticised Mr Akpabio's attempt to silence Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and his order for her removal from the Senate chambers.

The group said this act reflects the systemic suppression of women in leadership.

"The continued harassment of Senator Akpoti is emblematic of a broader culture w...