Akpabio Bows to Pressure, Tenders Apology to Senator Natasha Over ‘Nightclub’ Remark
- After facing backlash from Nigerians, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has apologised to his colleague, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over his nightclub comment
- Akpabio, on the floor of the Red Chamber, noted that he had respect and high regard for women
- In a video making the rounds online, the Senate President also cleared the air about him dating influential female celebrities
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has finally apologised to Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi Central, over some remarks he made.
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Legit.ng recalls that Akpoti-Uduaghan had spoken without being recognised by the Senate president and was shut down.
In a trending video, Senator Natasha was seen standing and speaking against the red chamber's rejection of a bill.
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In response, Akpabio told Akpoti-Uduaghan not to speak like she was in a “night club” during plenary.
But addressing the issue on Tuesday, July 23, during plenary, Akpabio said he would never intentionally denigrate any woman. He apologised to the senator and urged Nigerians to let the matter die down, The Cable reported.
Akpabio said:
"I'm very happy with the interest generated by Nigerians in what goes on in this chamber. Because we are here to cater for their interest. For them to be so interested in what is going on here, means that we are connecting with the people directly.
"But the communication was totally misunderstood.
"I will not intentionally denigrate any woman. I have a wife and four daughters and I always pray that God will the girl child to the highest Zenith in Nigeria, politically and in business.
“Distinguished Senator Natasaha, I want to apologise to you. If you felt offended.”
Watch the video below:
Akpabio moves against Senator Kingibe
Legit.ng reported that the Senate went into a closed-door session following Senator Ireti Kingibe's question on why the FCT budget was raised without her input.
Kingibe and the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, have been at odds over the management of FCT affairs, and Wike vowed to unseat her in 2027.
Weighing in on the issue, Akpabio criticised the senator and asked Wike to ignore her during a flag-off ceremony at Kugbo Bus Terminal in the FCT.
Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.
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