Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Wednesday formally submitted a petition to the Senate, accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment.
Speaking under Order 40 of the Senate Rules during a live session monitored by Vanguard, Akpoti-Uduaghan stated that she had previously made the allegations during a national television interview but was now officially bringing the matter before the Senate.
In response, Akpabio acknowledged her submission and directed her to proceed with the petition.
Her move came just hours after rival protests erupted at the National Assembly. While Akpoti-Uduaghan’s supporters demanded Akpabio’s resignation, a pro-Akpabio group dismissed the allegations as baseless.
The development has sparked intense political debate, with both sides standing firm on their positions. More details are expected as the Senate deliberates on the petition.
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