{
  "id": 326899,
  "title": "Women Groups Condemn Senate Over Confirmation of Prof. Fasina as Ambassador",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/women-groups-condemn-senate-over-confirmation-of-prof-fasina-as",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-08T12:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/08/women-groups-condemn-senate-over-confirmation-of-prof-fasina-as-ambassador/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Over 300 women's rights organisations in Nigeria have rejected the recent confirmation of Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina as Ambassador by the Nigerian Senate. The groups argue that the Senate's decision disregards pending sexual harassment cases and fair process. In a formal petition, they labelled the Senate's action a \"charade of shame\" and a \"travesty of justice.\" Senate President Godswill Akpabio confirmed Fasina's nomination, citing four reasons: his Lagos-based candidacy, the absence of opposition, the presumption of innocence, and clearance by the Police and FUOYE Governing Council. However, the women's groups dispute each point and argue that Fasina is from Abeokuta South in Ogun State, not Lagos. They also point out that two petitions against him were filed in June 2026, and two suits are pending at the National Industrial Court. The groups claim that confirming Fasina while these proceedings continue sends a dangerous message to sexual harassment survivors. They also question the Police's authority to clear him of sexual harassment allegations and the impartiality of the FUOYE panel that dismissed the cases. The petition emphasizes the importance of due process and public confidence in Ambassadorial appointments, particularly in light of the ongoing investigation by the ICPC into allegations of abuse of office and sexual harassment against Fasina.",
  "summary": "Kuni Tyessi in Abuja Over 300 women’s rights organisations have rejected the Nigerian Senate’s confirmation of Prof. Abayomi Sunday Fasina as Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, citing alleged disregard",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}