Natasha: Akpabio Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations, Says His Mother Raised Him Well
The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio has denied allegations of sexual harassment made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, from Kogi State.
The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio has denied allegations of sexual harassment made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, from Kogi State.
Akpabio spoke on Wednesday when the Senate resumed for plenary after a one-week break.
His words, “At no time did I ever harass any woman. I was raised very well by my late single mother and I have always upheld respect for women. I was even awarded the most gender-friendly governor in Nigeria.”
Akpabio further noted that he had been receiving calls about the matter since February 25, 2025, adding that he was aware of discussions of the issue on social media.
He, however, urged Nigerians, especially, the media to avoid making conclusions, asking them to wait for the court’s decision on the matter.
Shortly after his comments, Akpoti-Uduaghan raised a petition under Order 40, accusing him of sexual harassment and abuse of office. She then, asked for permission to submit the petition officially to the Senate.
The Senate later referred the petition to the Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct for further investigation.
On Wednesday, Akpoti-Uduaghan sat in her new seat but refused to stand when Akpabio entered the chamber contrary to the tradition of showing respect to the presiding officer.
His words, “At no time did I ever harass any woman. I was raised very well by my late single mother and I have always upheld respect for women. I was even awarded the most gender-friendly governor in Nigeria.”
Akpabio further noted that he had been receiving calls about the matter since February 25, 2025, adding that he was aware of discussions of the issue on social media.
He, however, urged Nigerians, especially, the media to avoid making conclusions, asking them to wait for the court’s decision on the matter.
Shortly after his comments, Akpoti-Uduaghan raised a petition under Order 40, accusing him of sexual harassment and abuse of office. She then, asked for permission to submit the petition officially to the Senate.
The Senate later referred the petition to the Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct for further investigation.
On Wednesday, Akpoti-Uduaghan sat in her new seat but refused to stand when Akpabio entered the chamber contrary to the tradition of showing respect to the presiding officer.
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