The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obong Akpabio has denied the allegation of sexual harassment by Senator Natasha Akpoti -Uduaghan saying he has highest regard for women.
This is coming on the heels of a petition on Sexual harassment by Senator Natasha Akpoti -Uduaghan layed before the Senate against the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio.
Akpabio described the allegation of sexual harassment making round in the media as spurious.
“On February 2025, there were some spurious allegations making the rounds in the social media and on television of a purported harassment by senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. While I am aware that the matters are in court, however, I would like to state clearly that at no time did I ever attempt any sexual harassment. I have my siblings who were raised very well by my late single mother through very difficult times. She died in the year 2000. I therefore have the highest regards for women.
I also wish to say that I have four beautiful daughters. At no time will I ever harass any woman. I never do so. In addition, even as a state governor, I was awarded various awards. One of them was “the most gender friendly governor” in Nigeria. I served between 2007 and 2015. In conclusion, I urge all Nigerians, particularly the media and members of the social media, to await the court’s decision. Please do not jump to conclusions on this allegation.
(Independent)
