Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has publicly accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment and intimidation. In response to these allegations, Akpabio’s wife, Mrs. Unoma Akpabio, dismissed the claims as baseless and an attempt to tarnish her husband’s image.
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In reaction, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, through her lawyer Victor Giwa, issued a letter dated March 1, 2025, cautioning Mrs. Akpabio against involving herself in the matter. The letter, titled “Stay Away from Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Sexual Harassment and Intimidation Allegation Against Senate President Godswill Akpabio To Safeguard Your Sanity and That of Your Family,” emphasized that the allegations were directed at the Senate President and that he should be left to defend himself.
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The conflict between Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Akpabio escalated following a disagreement over seating arrangements in the Senate chamber, during which Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Akpabio of attempting to silence her.
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In response to these developments, the Senate has referred Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan to the Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions for disciplinary review. The committee, chaired by Senator Neda Imaseun, has been given two weeks to report its findings.
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This situation has sparked discussions about conduct within the Senate and the appropriate channels for addressing such serious allegations.
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