Northern CAN Asks Nigerians To Wade Into Akpabio- Natasha Akpoti Alleged Sexual Misconduct Palava
Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, Reverend John Joseph Hayab, has urged well-meaning Nigerians to intervene in the feud between the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central District over alleged sexual harassment.
Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, Reverend John Joseph Hayab, has urged well-meaning Nigerians to intervene in the feud between the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central District over alleged sexual harassment.
Hayab who spoke in an interview in Kaduna, said that as a responsible religious body, CAN considered the feud “shameful and unfortunate,” asking Nigerians to intervene to ensure sanity in the National Assembly.
“There is a need for elders to intervene. Akpabio, Natasha, and the entire members of the National Assembly, are honourable members that should be accorded respect and Nigerians hold them in high regard.
“The members of the National Assembly should also do whatever that is within their disposal to ensure they address the matter to give peace a chance.
Hayab pointed out that no one should toy with an allegation of sexual harassment, pointing out that Nigeria had gone past such things because the country has gone past the era when people claim they are underdogs or minorities.
He further urged the media not to fuel the feud in their reportage, noting that doing so would only further confuse and divide Nigerians.
The CAN chairman urged the members of the National Assembly to channel their energies toward making the lives of Nigerians better with their official engagements, having passed the 2025 national budget.
Northern CAN appealed for all groups involved or affected by the Akpabio-Natasha feud to sheath their swords and refrain from making comments capable of further dividing Nigerians along gender or regional lines, stressing that Nigerians should use their as a source of strength to achieve things that are to the overall interests of Nigerians.
“Let’s give peace a chance,” Hayab said. (The Guardian)
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