Tuesday, July 23, 2024 -Senate President Godswill Akpabio has apologised to Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi Central, over his ‘night-club’ remarks to her last week.
During plenary last week,
Akpoti-Uduaghan wanted to make a contribution and was already speaking when
Akpabio cautioned her saying she needed to be recognised by the Senate
President before speaking.
‘’Senator Natasha, in the chamber,
you have to recognise before you speak. We are not in a nightclub''
His comment was seen by many as
derogatory towards the Senator.
Speaking on the floor of the red
chamber on Tuesday, July 23, Akpabio said he would never intentionally
denigrate any woman. The senate president said his phone and that of his wife
have been bombarded with calls and text messages, most of them insults.
“I will not intentionally denigrate
any woman and I always pray that God will uplift women. Distinguished Senator
Natasha, I want to apologise to you.
The interest shown on social media shows
that we have enemies. I felt I should tender a public apology to you. I do not
mean any harm. People should concentrate on things that will move this country
forward. Social media handlers should practice with decorum. We won’t out of
anger regulate social media.”
Akpabio also denied social media
posting claims that he has “numerous girlfriends”.
“I have only one wife and she is enough for
me,” he said.
Watch a video of him speaking below
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