Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi ‘Central), on Monday, told Nigerians to ignore the viral report claiming that she apologised to the Senate.
The embattled Senator, in a statement titled, “Re-purported apology to the Senate over my sexual allegations claim against Senate President Godswill Akpabio”, said, “I, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, stand firm in my resolve to never apologise for speaking my truth.”
Natasha also described her six-month suspension as a “clear case of political victimisation”, vowing not to be deterred.
Recently, the Senate suspended the lawmaker for six months over alleged gross misconduct, a few days after a face-off with the Senate President Godswill Akpabio over a change of sitting arrangement in the chambers during plenary.
Natasha subsequently accused Akpabio of making sexual advances at her and later petitioned the United Nations over the issue.
The Kogi Senator in the statement said, “I will continue to fight for the rights of Nigerian women and ensure that our voices are heard.
“The desperation to silence me is palpable, but I will not be intimidated. The games being played in full view of the Nigerian people will be exposed, and the corrupt individuals who have hijacked our institutions will be held accountable.
“As a senator, I have a duty to represent my constituents and uphold the principles of justice and transparency. My allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio were not made lightly, and I will continue to seek justice and accountability, no matter the cost.
“I urge the public to ignore the viral report claiming that I apologised to the Senate, as it is entirely false. I will continue to stand by my truth and fight for what is right, even in the face of adversity.”
