Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi central, has tendered a sexual harassment petition against Embattled Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
The petition was submitted on the floor of the upper legislative chamber by the lawmaker on Wednesday
Rising under order 40 of the senate rules, Akpoti-Uduaghan said she had made some comments on Arise TV bordering on alleged sexual harassment by Akpabio, and had decided to table same as a petition before the senate.
Akpabio asked the senator to proceed with the submission of the petition, which she subsequently did.
Akpabio has now reacted to the sexual harassment allegation leveled against him by Senator Natasha.
“I would like to state clearly that at no time did I ever attempt any sexual harassment on the said Distinguished Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan or any other woman for that matter.
“I and my siblings were raised very well by my late single mother, she died in the year 2000, through very difficult times, and I therefore have the highest regards for women. Even in her demise, I still cry till today.
“I also wish to state that I also have four beautiful daughters, so at no time will I ever harass any woman and I have never done so.
“In addition, even as a state governor, I was awarded various awards. One of them is one you may wish to know, “the most gender-friendly governor in Nigeria”.
“In conclusion, I urge all Nigerians, in particular the media and members of the social media to await the court’s decision and please do not jump to conclusions on matters of mere allegations,” the senate president said at plenary on Wednesday.
