Senate President Godswill Akpabio has finally denied allegations of sexual harassment made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
Akpabio pushed back the allegations on Wednesday during the Senate’s plenary session after a one-week break.
He said, “At no time did I ever harass any woman. I was raised very well by my late single mother and I have always upheld respect for women. I was even awarded the most gender-friendly governor in Nigeria.”
The senate president added that he had been receiving calls about the matter since February 25 and was aware of the discussions on social media.
He urged Nigerians and the media to avoid making conclusions, asking them to wait for the court’s decision.
Recall that there had been calls by Nigerians on Akpabio to personally defend himself following allegations of sexual harassment levelled against him by Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan.
Akpoti-Udughan had clashed with Akpabio last week on the senate floor over seat rearrangement.
She then later accused him of making sexual advances to her on national television after her conduct had been referred to a committee responsible for discipline in the senate.
On Wednesday, Akpoti-Uduaghan sat in her new seat but refused to stand when Akpabio entered the chamber.
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