Ekaette Akpabio, the wife of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has refuted claims of sexual harassment made against her husband by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the Senate, had alleged in an interview with Arise Television on Friday that Akpabio sexually harassed her.
She further claimed that the Senate President deliberately blocked her motions from being considered on the Senate floor because she rejected his alleged advances. According to her, this rejection led to persistent harassment and character attacks.
Mrs. Akpabio, while addressing journalists on Friday at her residence in Abuja, dismissed the allegations, describing them as a fabrication.
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She emphasised the long-standing cordial relationship between both families, saying, “The allegations are unfounded, as she was present at her family residence on the alleged date, 8th December 2023.
“Both families enjoy a long-standing cordial relationship that predates Senator Natasha’s marriage to her husband.”
Mrs. Akpabio also praised her husband’s integrity, stating that he has always been a strong advocate for women’s inclusion in governance, even before becoming Senate President.
She urged women to refrain from making false accusations and vowed to take legal action on the matter.
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