Friday, March 14, 2025 - Senate President Godswill Akpabio has accused Kogi central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, of distorting facts and attempting to embarrass Nigeria by going to the United Nations Inter-parliamentary conference in New York on Tuesday, March 12, to accuse the Senate of suspending her because of her sexu@l harassment allegations against him.
During Senate plenary on Thursday, March 13, Akpabio criticised the Kogi
senator for trying to “embarrass the upper chamber by presenting a misleading
narrative to the international community.”
“I am aware that she distorted the facts and globalised the
matter, embarrassing the Senate by giving a different narrative. I appreciate
Hon Kafilat for clarifying to the international media that what was presented
was completely different from the reality.
She brought the matter before the Senate through a petition but did not
allow us to examine it. Instead, she took it to court and later to the
international community. Actions like these could discourage politicians from
appointing women into key positions.”
Akpabio, who spoke after receiving a vote of confidence from his
colleagues, urged senators to remain focused on their legislative
responsibilities and avoid distractions that could derail the work of the
Senate.
“I thank you for this vote of confidence. Let us stay focused and avoid
unnecessary distractions,” he said.
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