A Quick Recap: What Happens When a Woman Speaks in Nigerian Politics?

1. She gets ignored.
2. She gets insulted.
3. She gets attacked on live TV.

Yes, folks, Nigerian politics has officially hit a new low—which is impressive considering its track record.

First, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended for crimes against male ego. Now, former minister Oby Ezekwesili gets attacked by Senator Nwebonyi on live television, and his response? “No regrets. I gave it to her.”

This is the level of professionalism we’re dealing with, ladies and gentlemen.

So, What Did Ezekwesili Do to Deserve This?

Did she:

1. Embezzle public funds? (No, that’s fine.)
2. Sell government property to her relatives? (Perfectly acceptable.)
3. Forget to stand when a male senator walked in? (Unforgivable! )

Turns out, she was merely stating facts and demanding accountability. And in Nigeria, telling the truth is more dangerous than running for office with an empty stomach.

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Misogyny in Nigerian Politics: A Contact Sport

Let’s take a moment to appreciate the many ways Nigerian politics keeps women in check:

1. Suspend them from office. (See: Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.)
2. Call them “emotional” or “troublesome.” (See: Every woman who has ever run for office.)
3. Verbally attack them on national TV. (See: Nwebonyi vs. Ezekwesili, the WWE special.)

At this rate, by 2026, the Nigerian Senate will install an official “Shut Up and Sit Down” button to mute every female senator before they can say, “Point of order.”

“We Are All Natasha” Expands: Women Fight Back

The #IStandWithNatasha movement is growing. Now, with Ezekwesili’s attack, the campaign is expanding —because if history has taught us anything, it’s that Nigerian men in power will keep finding new ways to outdo their own bad behavior.

Social media is on fire, with even more outrage, petitions, and callouts. Meanwhile, Nigerian male politicians are responding in the only way they know how— blocking more women from speaking.

Meanwhile, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Sues for N100 Billion

While Ezekwesili was being abused on TV, Akpoti-Uduaghan was in court, suing Senate President Akpabio for N100 billion over harassment and wrongful suspension.

Legal experts say her case has merit, but this is still Nigeria, where a parking ticket will be resolved faster than a sexual harassment lawsuit.

If she wins, she could:

💰 Set a precedent for female politicians.
💰 Prove that money is the only language these people understand.
💰 Buy the entire Nigerian Senate and turn it into a women’s co-working space.

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The Bigger Picture: Nigerian Women Must Own, Control, and Lead

If there’s one thing every Nigerian woman should learn from this, it’s this:

✅ Get rich before you enter politics. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan didn’t start from scratch—she built wealth first.

✅ Control your narrative. If you don’t, the Boys Club™ will rewrite it for you.

✅ Lead with economic power. Nigerian women must own businesses, industries, and entire economies before expecting fair treatment in politics.

Step 1: Own. Step 2: Control. Step 3: Lead.

Final Thoughts: Will Anything Change?

Will the Nigerian Senate finally stop behaving like an elite boys’ club?
Unlikely.

Will female politicians keep getting harassed and attacked?
Not any time soon.

Will Nigerian women stop fighting back?
Not a chance.

Will Akpoti-Uduaghan win her lawsuit and return to the Senate?
Stay tuned. Because this is Nigeria, where political dramas make actual Nollywood movies look subtle.

One thing is clear: Women in Nigeria are done waiting for permission. They are owning, controlling, and leading—and no amount of shouting, suspensions, or televised beatdowns will stop them.