Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has once again submitted a petition to the Senate, alleging that Senate President Godswill Akpabio sexually harassed her.
This follows the dismissal of her initial petition against Akpabio on Wednesday due to procedural irregularities. This time, she included signatures from her constituents to support the claim.
During Thursday, March 6, plenary session, senators inquired whether the case was already in court. Akpoti-Uduaghan clarified that no legal proceedings were currently underway.
Following standard procedure, she was directed to file the petition officially, after which it was assigned to the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct for review.
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The committee has been given four weeks to investigate and present its findings.
Akpoti-Uduaghan brought forth accusations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio during an interview with Arise TV.
Natasha alleged that Akpabio had made inappropriate sexual advances towards her while her husband was present.
According to her, after Akpabio showed her the beautiful interior, he then told her that now that she’s a senator, he would make time for the both of them to spend quality moments together in Uyo.