Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, formally submitted a petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday, accusing him of sexual harassment.
Addressing her colleagues under Order 40 of the Senate Rules, Akpoti-Uduaghan stated that she had previously made the allegations during an interview on Arise TV and was now officially bringing them before the Senate.
Akpabio immediately referred the petition to the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct for further review.
Earlier in the session, Akpabio denied the allegations, asserting that he had never harassed any woman.
“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,” he stated.
The Senate President acknowledged receiving multiple calls regarding the issue since February 25 and noted the ongoing debates on social media. However, he urged Nigerians to avoid making assumptions and allow the legal process to unfold.
