Mohammed Abdullahi, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic
Party (PDP) in Adamawa, says Senate President Godswill Akpabio should address
the sexual harassment allegation levelled against him.
Abdullahi said Akpabio should stop relying on what he
described as “image launderers” to deflect attention from the serious
accusations raised by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi
central.
He criticised the involvement of Sandra Duru, also known as
Professor Mgbake, who recently said Akpoti-Uduaghan had no evidence against
Akpabio.
Abdullahi said Duru’s actions and contradictory statements
exposed her as unreliable.
“Rather than defend himself with honour, Akpabio has chosen
to hide behind people whose public records are smeared with controversy and
criminal allegations,” Abdullahi said.
“It is unfortunate that a matter as sensitive and serious as
sexual harassment is being reduced to a media circus.”
Abdullahi urged Akpabio to demonstrate courage and respond
to the allegation with facts.
He said no one, regardless of position, should be above
scrutiny or accountability.
On March 6, the senate suspended the Kogi central lawmaker
after she had an altercation with Akpabio over seating arrangements.
On Sunday, Akpoti-Uduaghan issued a satirical apology letter
to Akpabio on her Facebook page.
In the letter, the senator expressed “deepest sarcasm and
utmost theatrical regret” for “the grievous crime of possessing dignity and
self-respect” in Akpabio’s presence.
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