Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has cautioned that whistleblowing in the Nigerian Senate is rarely tolerated, as lawmakers who expose internal matters often face severe consequences.

Sani made this assertion on Thursday, citing his own experience in the Senate, where he nearly faced a six-month suspension for revealing senators’ salaries and allowances. His comments came just hours after the Senate suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, for six months over alleged violations of Senate rules and misconduct.

In a post on X, Sani suggested that an “unwritten law” exists in the Senate that discourages members from engaging in whistleblowing. He remarked, “When I publicly disclosed the salaries and allowances of the Senators, it nearly earned me a SIX months suspension if not for Divine Intervention—Saraki and Ekwerenmadu’s immediate rescue.”

He further warned that lawmakers who expose Senate affairs should expect no support from their colleagues. “Just know that if you are there and you blow whistle too loudly, you will be ‘On your Own,’ no senator go bring him head or neck to support you,” he wrote.

Sani also weighed in on Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension, describing her as a “lone ranger” in her battle with the Senate leadership. He implied that her accusation of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio had isolated her, as other senators feared victimization.

Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension follows a recent face-off with Akpabio over seating arrangements in the Red Chamber. The Senate ruled that she had violated its regulations, leading to her suspension for six months.

Sani, who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th Senate (2015–2019), recalled how he once faced similar retaliation for exposing the financial benefits of lawmakers on a television program. His comments underscore long-standing concerns over transparency and internal politics within the Nigerian Senate.