Former Minister of Environment, Mohammed Abdullahi, has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to directly address the sexual harassment allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and others, instead of relying on what he termed “hired blackmailers and image launderers.”
Abdullahi’s call comes in response to the recent public campaign led by Professor Mgbeke, who has become a vocal critic of Senator Natasha.
He accused Mgbeke of spreading falsehoods and attempting to divert attention from the serious allegations against the Senate President.
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“While Mgbake publicly denied any link to the Senate President, she contradicted herself by revealing Senator Akpabio’s private phone number during her media attacks,” Abdullahi stated, suggesting coordination between Mgbeke and Akpabio’s camp.
He described Mgbeke’s involvement as a “desperate media campaign” aimed at shielding the Senate President from accountability and urged Nigerians to disregard what he called “a circus of deception.”
Abdullahi also raised concerns about Mgbeke’s credibility, citing past allegations of fraud and deception.
He referenced online reports, including a Nairaland thread labeling her a con artist and an investigative piece by Secrets Reporter accusing her of defrauding clients.
He also linked her to a recent smear campaign against Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma.
“It is both disgraceful and cowardly for a high-ranking public officer like the Senate President to associate with individuals of such questionable reputation,” Abdullahi said.
“Rather than defend himself with honour, Akpabio has chosen to hide behind people whose public records are smeared with controversy and criminal allegations.”
He also questioned the validity of Mgbeke’s academic qualifications, noting that her claim to a professorship remains unverified.
“It is unfortunate that a matter as sensitive and serious as sexual harassment is being reduced to a media circus involving paid agents and individuals who themselves lack public trust,” he added.
Abdullahi urged Akpabio to respond to the allegations with the dignity and transparency expected of a national leader.
“This is about integrity and accountability. No Nigerian, no matter how highly placed should be above scrutiny,” he said. “The Senate President must rise to the occasion and prove his innocence through facts, not hired propaganda.”
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