By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has leveled serious accusations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation for rejecting his advances.
In an interview on Friday, the lawmaker claimed that Akpabio had punished her for refusing his sexual advances.
She further stated that she has evidence to support her allegations.
The controversy between Akpoti-Uduaghan and Akpabio escalated after the Kogi Senator discovered that her seat in the Senate had been changed without her consent.
This led to a heated argument between the two, resulting in Akpoti-Uduaghan being referred to the Senate’s Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions for a disciplinary review.
The committee, headed by Senator Neda Imaseun (LP, Edo South), was tasked with reporting back within two weeks.
In a dramatic twist, Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a N100.3 billion fundamental human rights suit against Akpabio.
During her interview, the senator also revealed that her husband is a witness to the events and has provided support to her claims.
These accusations have further fueled tensions within the Senate as many social media users in Nigeria have been debating about the issue.