Nigerian Senate President Godswill Akpabio has strongly denied allegations of sexual harassment leveled in opposition to him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, calling them baseless and politically pushed.
Talking at an Worldwide Ladies’s Day occasion, Akpabio advised that the accusations had been a response to modifications in Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Senate seat and committee project, implying that her claims surfaced solely after these changes.
“It was solely yesterday that I noticed that these allegations arose after a change of seat and committee. That’s when hell broke unfastened, and all types of accusations had been made,” Akpabio said.
Akpabio Questions Timing of Allegations
The Senate President identified that the alleged incident was mentioned to have taken place on December 8, 2023, only a day earlier than his birthday. Nevertheless, he argued that neither his spouse nor the general public heard any such allegations on the time.
“From December 8, 2023, till now, I by no means heard something, my spouse by no means heard something, no Nigerian heard something, even her husband by no means heard of any difficulty of sexual harassment—till her committee was modified, and her seat was reassigned,” he emphasised.
Akpabio additionally highlighted that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan had made comparable allegations in opposition to others previously, none of which had been confirmed.
“Have you ever ever questioned concerning the trauma brought on by this identical lady to the opposite folks she has accused? None of these accusations have been confirmed to this point. Do you even take into account the injury this has finished to the tenth Senate’s picture with these baseless allegations?” he questioned.
Backlash Over Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Suspension
Following her six-month suspension from the Senate, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s allegations have sparked a heated debate. Critics argue that her suspension could possibly be an try to suppress her claims. Nevertheless, Akpabio defended his integrity, stating that he has labored with many ladies through the years with none historical past of misconduct.
“Have a look at these stunning ladies. They’ve interacted with me many instances. Have I ever harassed any one in every of you? Or is it that the particular person making these allegations thinks you aren’t stunning?” he requested.
Because the controversy continues, many Nigerians are questioning whether or not the Senate’s determination to droop Akpoti-Uduaghan was truthful or a method to silence her.
Nigerian Senate President Godswill Akpabio has strongly denied allegations of sexual harassment leveled in opposition to him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, calling them baseless and politically pushed.
Talking at an Worldwide Ladies’s Day occasion, Akpabio advised that the accusations had been a response to modifications in Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Senate seat and committee project, implying that her claims surfaced solely after these changes.
“It was solely yesterday that I noticed that these allegations arose after a change of seat and committee. That’s when hell broke unfastened, and all types of accusations had been made,” Akpabio said.
Akpabio Questions Timing of Allegations
The Senate President identified that the alleged incident was mentioned to have taken place on December 8, 2023, only a day earlier than his birthday. Nevertheless, he argued that neither his spouse nor the general public heard any such allegations on the time.
“From December 8, 2023, till now, I by no means heard something, my spouse by no means heard something, no Nigerian heard something, even her husband by no means heard of any difficulty of sexual harassment—till her committee was modified, and her seat was reassigned,” he emphasised.
Akpabio additionally highlighted that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan had made comparable allegations in opposition to others previously, none of which had been confirmed.
“Have you ever ever questioned concerning the trauma brought on by this identical lady to the opposite folks she has accused? None of these accusations have been confirmed to this point. Do you even take into account the injury this has finished to the tenth Senate’s picture with these baseless allegations?” he questioned.
Backlash Over Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Suspension
Following her six-month suspension from the Senate, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s allegations have sparked a heated debate. Critics argue that her suspension could possibly be an try to suppress her claims. Nevertheless, Akpabio defended his integrity, stating that he has labored with many ladies through the years with none historical past of misconduct.
“Have a look at these stunning ladies. They’ve interacted with me many instances. Have I ever harassed any one in every of you? Or is it that the particular person making these allegations thinks you aren’t stunning?” he requested.
Because the controversy continues, many Nigerians are questioning whether or not the Senate’s determination to droop Akpoti-Uduaghan was truthful or a method to silence her.
