Breaking: Akpabio Finally Breaks Silence on Natasha's Sexual Harassment Allegation, Video Trends
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has denied Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan's sexual harassment allegation against him.
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The accused Senate president made this known while reacting to the allegations during plenary on Wednesday, March 5, as the Senate resumed from its one-week recess.
Speaking at the plenary, Akpabio 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.”
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Earlier in the day, the police opened tear gas on some protesters and supporters of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who stormed the National Assembly on Wednesday, March 5, demanding an investigation into sexual harassment allegations leveled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
It was learnt that the protesters had stormed the national assembly complex as early as 8 am. The development happened at the resumption of the plenary and the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petition hearing.
How police disperse Natasha's supporters at NASS
However, the protesters were dispersed by the operatives of the Nigerian Police Force. The protesters then relocated to the Unity Fountain, where the demonstration continued.
The protest was a result of the clash between the Kogi Central senator and the Senate president over a sitting arrangement during plenary on February 20.
After Natasha's outburst at the Senate, the matter was referred to the Senate committee on ethics. However, a week after, Senator Natasha was in a television interview accused the Senate President of sexually harassing her and her refusal for his sexual advances has been the beginning of her challenges.
How Natasha accused Akpabio
During the interview, the senator recalled that Akpabio once told her to give him 'enjoyment' so that her bill could be passed. She further mentioned that her husband was one of her witnesses.
Earlier, the senator had a confrontation with Akpabio, where she alleged that she was tactically silenced by the Akpabio-led leadership of the Senate following his first encounter at the plenary.
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Source: Legit.ng
