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ABUJA – Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Bola Tinubu and the Senate to take seriously the allegations of sexual harassment, intimidation, and mistreatment leveled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central).

In a statement on Friday, Atiku expressed deep concern, stating that such allegations are grave and should not be dismissed without a thorough, impartial, and transparent investigation.

“The Nigerian Senate represents the voice of the people. Those who serve in it—especially its leadership—must uphold the highest standards of integrity, dignity, and respect for the offices they hold and for the citizens they serve,” he said.

He emphasized that as the third most powerful figure in the country, the Senate President should embody unimpeachable character, adding that sexual harassment in the workplace is a major barrier to women’s advancement and, by extension, national progress.

“At a time when only four women serve in the Senate, it is imperative to foster an environment where female legislators can work without fear of harassment or intimidation,” Atiku stated.

He urged President Tinubu and the Senate leadership to ensure a credible and independent investigation, stressing that the outcome of this matter will send a strong message about Nigeria’s commitment to justice, ability, and gender inclusion in governance.

“This moment demands careful and principled action to uphold the integrity of our institutions and ensure that every Nigerian, regardless of gender, is treated with dignity and respect,” he added.

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan had earlier alleged that she faced harassment and intimidation in the Senate after rejecting Senate President Akpabio’s advances. The allegations have since sparked widespread reactions, with calls for a formal investigation.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/02/atiku-to-tinubu-senate-investigate-natashas-allegations-against-akpabio/

Akpabio did not apply wisdom in dealing with the woman

There's no way he will come out smelling good from this

Akpabio is a randy he-goat.

He will not investigate anything. He's more interested on how to disablise Rivers state

In saner climes, this would have been a major scandal for Akpabio.

EyeCumInPeace:

I saner climes, this would have been a major scandal for Akpabio.

how about if the accusation turn out as false

EnglandAmaka:
He will not investigate anything. He's more interested on how to disablise Rivers state

You nailed it.

Nawa Nlfpmod.

Mr. Akpabio ought to have put his womanizing lifestyle in the past.. all these senior citizens wey no gree leave woman matter.
Our beautiful Senator Natasha, Ebira's finest should forgive and let peace reign.

Ojuntana:
Akpabio did not apply wisdom in dealing with the woman

There's no way he will come out smelling good from this

when the same allegation is from different individuals, there must be some truth in the allegation, we can't quickly forget the NDDC woman.

oz4real83:
when the same allegation is from different individuals, there must be some truth in the allegation, we can't quickly forget the NDDC woman.

Na true. De man get otakpanshi.

Apabio na he goat
He talks carelessly

He should just step down as the Senate president.
This allegation is creating an international embarrassment to this country. The world is watching, they want to see how we will handle this case.

COMRADES are speechless, Tinubu and APC don't or encourage an investigation on crime involving their ...bad omen for Nigerians

In this case, I just thank God Nigeria is not the Western world. A woman could falsely accuse of sexual misconduct and bring you down in a jiffy even without proper investigation and at the end if found to be falsely accused, the woman still walks away without punishment.

Nigerian politicians are always Saint when they are in opposition and out of power..

This is how desperate Buhari was at the end he was a failure

Have you heard what senator ireti said about this issue?

The girl is just a trouble maker just like that uni zik girl that lied that the professor touched her breast.

Not that I like that akpabio senator, but this wan no be him fault, Natasha na just one spoilt girl that found herself in the senate.

Whats there to investigate


Whats wrong with this old mismash monkey

Okay

Akpabio the akwa Ibom dog

Out of all the problems facing Nigeria, na this two-fighting you want our president to waste his time over? Na wa ó

Akpabio should recuse himself and hand over to the deputy senate president while he also submits himself to the ethics committee.

OR

They should appoint a bipartisan special investigator to look into the claims of sexual harassment allegations laid against Akpabio, this is not the first times such allegations are leveled against Akpabio.

We have to set good examples and show that everyone is held able. Akpabio cannot be the judge, the jury and executioner. As he has always been. This is not any different from military regime. We have to show the world , this is indeed a democracy.

Atiku should go and sit down.

Nice one!

so na Natasha p_na Dey that important ahead of other nations issues for the president to now investigate Abi


Oga Atiku just tell us u also have interest in that clean babe , I agree Natasha na fine babe

Abi na u Dey services her engine and u don’t want anyone near

Baba wan cast Tinubu

🤣

ogododo:


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/02/atiku-to-tinubu-senate-investigate-natashas-allegations-against-akpabio/

Only God knows the truth cuz one sided story is incomplete let hear from SP too.

There's nothing to investigate. Natasha is playing the game women have been playing since the beginning of human existence. When nothing favour you, cry foul and claim sexual harassment/assault. She clearly violated senate rules

Rubbish. The presidency should not concern itself with this nonsense issue. Let the senate deal with it own problems

Akpabiu is a very useless hegoat. That man is a national disgrace and embarrassment. Nigeria Senate in on autopilot. Akpabiu is a misfit

EnglandAmaka:
He will not investigate anything. He's more interested on how to disablise Rivers state

Destabilize*