The representative of Kogi Central Senatorial District Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has revealed that she will soon unveil evidence of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
In a televised interview, the lawmaker expressed her intention to present the evidence at the appropriate time and place. She did not specify when the evidence would be disclosed, but affirmed her readiness to bring it forward when circumstances are right.
Commenting on the petition for her recall, which was dismissed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Akpoti-Uduaghan said the decision was “right,” although she believes the electoral body should have dismissed the petition much earlier. She pointed out the flaws in the petition, emphasizing that many of the addresses listed were inaccurate, as numerous houses in her constituency were not properly labeled. She cast doubt on the legitimacy of the 208,000 signatures that INEC had counted, suggesting that if the verification process had been more thorough, fewer than 500 individuals might have been able to confirm their signatures.
Akpoti-Uduaghan further alleged that the recall petition was orchestrated by Charity Omole, an aide to Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo, who led a group of constituents from Kogi Central to submit the petition to INEC on March 24, 2025.
In a formal statement on Thursday, INEC clarified that the petition to recall the senator did not meet the requirements under Section 69(a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. As a result, the commission announced that no further action would be taken on the recall attempt.
The senator’s legal battles with Senate President Akpabio have been widely publicized. In addition to the sexual harassment accusations, Akpoti-Uduaghan had been involved in a seating dispute with Akpabio. Subsequently, the Senate suspended her for six months for misconduct, a decision that has sparked controversy.
As the legal and political drama continues to unfold, Akpoti-Uduaghan’s determination to reveal what she describes as crucial evidence highlights her ongoing fight against what she perceives as political and personal injustice.
