Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has denied claims that she apologized to the Senate following her suspension. In a statement released on Monday, she urged the public to disregard the viral reports suggesting otherwise.
“I, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, stand firm in my resolve to never apologise for speaking my truth,” she stated.
Her suspension from the Senate, which lasts for six months, came shortly after a dispute with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over seating arrangements in the chambers. The confrontation escalated when Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Akpabio of making sexual advances toward her. Following the incident, she took the matter to the United Nations, seeking intervention.
The senator described her suspension as a case of “political victimisation” but maintained that she would not be silenced. She noted that she remains committed to fighting for the rights of Nigerian women and ensuring their voices are heard.
“The desperation to silence me is palpable, but I will not be intimidated. The games being played in full view of the Nigerian people will be exposed, and the corrupt individuals who have hijacked our institutions will be held accountable,” she said.
She also insisted that her allegations against Akpabio were made with seriousness and that she would continue to push for justice.
“As a senator, I have a duty to represent my constituents and uphold the principles of justice and transparency. My allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio were not made lightly, and I will continue to seek justice and accountability, no matter the cost.”
Akpoti-Uduaghan made it clear that any reports of her apologizing were false. She encouraged the public to disregard such claims and reiterated her commitment to standing by her truth despite the challenges she faces.
