Senator Godswill Akpabio has publicly denied allegations of sexual harassment made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. During a National Assembly plenary session, Akpabio stated that he has never attempted to harass Akpoti-Uduaghan or any other woman.
Akpabio credited his upbringing by his late mother for teaching him to respect women. As a father of four daughters, he emphasized his commitment to treating women with dignity.
Akpabio also highlighted his achievements as a former governor, including an award for being the most gender-friendly governor in Nigeria.
He urged the public, media, and social media users to reserve judgment and await the court’s decision on the matter.
“I will like to state clearly that at no time did I ever attempt any sëxual harassment of the said Senator (Natasha) Akpoti-Uduaghan.” — SP Akpabio.
— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) March 5, 2025