Senate President Godswill Akpabio has accused Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of distorting the facts and misrepresenting the Senate on the international stage.
Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was recently suspended for six months for breaching Senate rules, raised the issue at the United Nations Inter-parliamentary conference in New York on Tuesday, alleging Akpabio of victimization, sexual harassment, and abuse of office.
During Thursday’s Senate plenary, Akpabio condemned the Kogi senator for attempting to tarnish the Senate’s reputation by presenting a false narrative to the international community.
He also acknowledged the intervention of federal lawmaker Kafilat Ogbara, who warned foreign media that Akpoti-Uduaghan’s account of events was inconsistent with the actual proceedings in the Senate.
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Akpabio said, “I am aware that she distorted the facts and globalised the matter, embarrassing the Senate by giving a different narrative. I appreciate Hon Kafilat for clarifying to the international media that what was presented was completely different from the reality.”
The Senate President further said “She brought the matter before the Senate through a petition but did not allow us to examine it. Instead, she took it to court and later to the international community. Actions like these could discourage politicians from appointing women into key positions.”
After receiving a vote of confidence from his colleagues, Akpabio urged senators to stay focused on their legislative duties and avoid distractions that might hinder the Senate’s work.
“I thank you for this vote of confidence. Let us stay focused and avoid unnecessary distractions,” he said.
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