The Nigerian Senate has declared full support for its President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, despite recent allegations against him.
In its plenary session on Thursday, lawmakers unanimously passed a vote of confidence in Akpabio.
The motion was moved by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele (Ekiti Central) and seconded by Deputy Minority Leader Olalere Oyewumi (Osun West).
This decision comes just two days after suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) took the issue to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in New York. She alleged that she was suspended for accusing Akpabio of sexual harassment.
Akpoti-Uduaghan has also taken legal action, filing contempt charges against Akpabio and others over her six-month suspension without pay.