The crisis in the Senate surrounding the reallocation of a seat to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) took a turn on Friday morning, as the lawmaker accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of making persistent sexual advances toward her.
Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show in Abuja, Akpoti-Uduaghan alleged that Akpabio’s antagonism toward her stemmed from her refusal to yield to his advances, both within and outside the country.
Detailing an alleged incident from December 18, 2023, the senator claimed that Akpabio attempted to proposition her at his residence in Akwa Ibom, in the presence of her husband.
According to her, Akpabio invited her to tour his house while holding her hand, with her husband trailing behind. She recounted that the Senate President commented on the house’s beauty before allegedly stating:
Now that you’re a senator, I’m going to create time for us to come spend quality moments here. You will enjoy it.”
She further explained that she pulled away, unsure if her husband had overheard the conversation. Later that night, her husband inquired about the interaction, but she initially avoided revealing details.
