Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has recently made serious allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, accusing him of corruption and habitual abuse of women. In an interview with Adesuwa Giwa-Osagie on the program “Untold Stories,” Atiku asserted, “Not only was he (Akpabio) corrupt, but he was also in the habit of abusing women.”
These allegations align with previous accusations from other individuals. Notably, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has accused Akpabio of segxwal harassment. She alleged that Akpabio made inappropriate advances, including suggesting that a motion she was promoting could proceed if she “took care” of him, and inviting her to spend private time at his residence. Akpabio has denied these claims.
In response to these allegations, Atiku has called upon President Bola Tinubu and the Senate to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation. He emphasized the importance of creating a safe environment for female legislators, stating, “With only four women currently serving in the Senate, it is imperative that we foster an environment where female legislators can serve without fear of harassment or intimidation.”
