Senate won’t tolerate false allegations — Deputy Chief Whip

Senate Deputy Chief Whip, Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi, has said that false allegations will not be tolerated or rewarded.

The statement comes amidst the controversy surrounding Senate President Godswill Akpabio and allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.

According to the Deputy Chief Whip, the allegations are personal, unsubstantiated, and conveniently timed.

He emphasised that the Senate will not be manipulated or blackmailed into legitimizing false claims.

Nwebonyi highlighted the differences between the current allegations and a past case involving Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki. While Saraki’s case involved official duties and was resolved through the Senate Ethics Committee, the current allegations are baseless and aimed at diverting attention from legitimate disciplinary proceedings.

The Deputy Chief Whip stressed that protecting the Senate from manipulation is crucial and due process must prevail.

He urged Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to answer to the Senate Ethics Committee for her misconduct and file a case in the appropriate legal forum if she believes she has a valid claim.

The Senate Deputy Chief Whip stressed that false allegations will not be rewarded, and the Senate will prioritise protecting its integrity and upholding due process.

“The Senate must stay focused, maintain order, and refuse to be blackmailed into legitimizing what is clearly an opportunistic and diversionary falsehood”, he stated.

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