Senator Natasha’s Beauty Is Her Problem In Politics

Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe, a former Minister of Works, has sparked controversy with his comments on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s beauty being a “problem” for her in politics. Speaking on Arise News, Ogunlewe suggested that men find it difficult to ignore Akpoti-Uduaghan’s presence due to her physical appearance.

Ogunlewe acknowledged that female senators, including Akpoti-Uduaghan, do not consider themselves inferior to men and often assert themselves in political discussions. However, he implied that Akpoti-Uduaghan’s beauty sets her apart in a way that affects how men react to her. “The female senators did not look at themselves as if they were inferior to men… But the beauty of Distinguished Senator Natasha is a problem to her,” Ogunlewe said.

When asked to elaborate on how beauty could be a problem, Ogunlewe responded, “You know, men—when somebody who is pretty passes by you, your attitude will change. You can smile, you can wink, but you may not talk to her. But her beauty is a problem, there’s no doubt about that.” He further emphasized that it is natural for men to notice attractive women, stating, “It is a natural thing for a man to look at beautiful women. How can you be a man, and a beautiful woman is passing, and you close your eyes?”

Ogunlewe’s comments have raised questions about whether his views are misogynistic. However, he defended his stance, saying, “It may be, you might term it that way, but it is inbuilt.”