Former Minister of Works, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe, has suggested that the physical attractiveness of suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan may be influencing how she is perceived in politics.

Speaking on Arise News TV, Ogunlewe argued that Natasha’s striking looks make it difficult for men to ignore her, which could impact her interactions in the political arena.

He acknowledged that female senators have become more confident and assertive in legislative debates, refusing to see themselves as inferior to their male counterparts.

However, he claimed that Akpoti-Uduaghan’s beauty could be an obstacle in her political journey.

“But the beauty of Senator Natasha is a problem to her,” Ogunlewe said.

“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.

“To men, when she’s passing, there’s no way a man will not look at that woman.

“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?”