Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment, alleging that he is retaliating against her for rejecting his advances. In a recent interview, she claimed that Akpabio made unwanted advances toward her during a visit to his residence in Akwa Ibom in 2023.
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The situation escalated during a Senate plenary session when Akpoti-Uduaghan defied seating arrangements, leading to a heated exchange with Akpabio. She accused the Senate leadership of attempting to silence her by reassigning her seat to an obscure position in the chamber.
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In response, the Senate spokesperson, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, stated that there is no official case of sexual harassment against Akpabio before the Senate.
leadership.ng Additionally, a group called Concerned Nigerians condemned Akpoti-Uduaghan’s allegations, describing them as a calculated attempt to tarnish Akpabio’s reputation.
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The allegations have sparked public outrage and debates about conduct within the National Assembly. Akpoti-Uduaghan has advised Akpabio’s wife, Unoma Akpabio, to stay out of the matter, emphasizing that it is a personal issue between her and the Senate President.
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As of now, the Senate has not initiated any formal investigation into the allegations, and the situation remains tense.
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