Stakeholders from the six states of the Niger Delta region have strongly condemned Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for her recent remarks against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
In a statement issued on Friday, Comrade Alice Omo-Ovie, leader of the Niger Delta Mothers for Good Governance, along with leaders of youth groups and women’s organizations, criticized Natasha’s conduct, calling it “unwomanly” and an embarrassment to her constituents.
The group dismissed as “frivolous” the sexual harassment allegations Natasha made against Akpabio, which led to her outburst during Thursday’s Senate plenary. They accused the senator of disrespect and uncontrolled pride.
“It is unacceptable for a woman to insult a man, especially the Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” Omo-Ovie stated. “We call on Natasha’s husband, Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan, the Alema of Warri, to issue a public apology to the Senate.”
Omo-Ovie further urged Natasha to apologize to Akpabio, emphasizing that the Niger Delta women would not tolerate disrespect towards the Senate President.
She dismissed Natasha’s allegations of sexual harassment as a “defeatist ploy” aimed at tarnishing Akpabio’s reputation, questioning why such claims were not made earlier.
Mrs. Faith Adaga Timisetei, President of the Niger Delta Women for Tinubu, also weighed in, advising Natasha to refrain from making statements that could damage her credibility as a senator. She warned that further investigations into the matter could lead to damaging revelations.
“Senator Akpabio has demonstrated strong leadership, and Natasha should apologize and allow the issue to rest,” Timisetei said.
