Nigerians have reacted to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment, further escalating their ongoing dispute.
Speaking on ARISE TV on Friday February 28, the lawmaker, who has been at the center of a heated exchange with Akpabio, claimed to have evidence to support her allegation, adding that her husband is also a witness.
Her accusation comes amid tensions over the recent relocation of her Senate seat without her consent, which led to a heated argument with Akpabio.
The matter was later referred to the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, chaired by Senator Neda Imaseun (LP, Edo South), with a two-week deadline for its findings. On the live TV broadcast, Senator Natasha said in part:
The Kogi senator said her husband, who was walking closely behind, asked her what the senate president said, adding that she refused to disclose what Akpabio said. Her husband would later instruct her not to travel out of the country alone or visit Akpabio’s guest house ever again, she said.
Akpoti-Uduaghan also alleged that when she met Akpabio at his office for repeatedly stepping down her motions, the senate president told her that she could ‘enjoy a whole lot if she takes care of him’.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has also filed a N100.3 billion fundamental human rights lawsuit against Akpabio as their feud intensifies.
Natasha’s claims has sparked reactions from netizens, including actress Victoria Inyama and comedian Mr Jollof amongst others. See video clip from the interview and reactions to it below:
