A fresh political storm has erupted in Nigeria’s Senate as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment.
Speaking on a live interview with Arise TV on Friday, February 28, 2025, Natasha alleged that Akpabio has been deliberately frustrating her in the Senate because she refused to give in to his sexual advances.
The rift between the two lawmakers has been making headlines since last week when Senator Natasha defied Akpabio’s directive to move to a different seat in the Senate chamber. The controversy has since escalated, culminating in her explosive revelation on national television.
“I refused to sleep with him, and that’s where all my troubles in the Senate began,” Natasha stated during the interview.
The allegations, now sending shockwaves through Nigeria’s political space, raise serious concerns about abuse of power and gender-based misconduct in the nation’s legislative arm. While Akpabio has yet to respond to the claims, political analysts predict that this could deepen existing tensions within the Senate.
As Nigerians await further details, the unfolding drama is expected to spark intense public debate and possibly lead to an official investigation into the Senate President’s conduct.
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