Mrs. Ekaette Akpabio, wife of Senate President Senator Godswill Akpabio, has vehemently denied the sexual harassment allegations made against her husband by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central), branding them as completely false and baseless.
In an interview with journalists on Friday, Mrs. Akpabio staunchly defended her husband’s character, describing him as a man of discipline, good humor, and a staunch respecter of women.
She emphasised that these accusations are without merit and a misrepresentation of the man she knows.
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The allegations were initially raised by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who claimed that her challenges in the Senate began after she turned down inappropriate advances from Senator Akpabio.
Mrs. Akpabio quickly dismissed these accusations, emphasizing the longstanding cordial relationship between both families. She firmly rejected the notion that any such incident took place, asserting that it was merely a product of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s imagination.
Recalling the events of December 8, 2023—the date the alleged incident supposedly occurred—Mrs. Akpabio pointed out that she had been present at their family residence on that day. She also stressed the enduring relationship between their families, which had existed long before Natasha’s marriage, further underlining the improbability of the allegations.
Moreover, Mrs. Akpabio praised her husband’s track record in championing women’s participation in governance, citing his unwavering support for female inclusion long before he became Senate President.
In a stern message, she urged women to avoid making unfounded accusations and vowed to pursue legal action to address the matter.
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