• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

Natasha’s Allegation Against Akpabio Contradictory, Falls Short Of Proving Sexual Harassment, Says Agbakoba

Hints at fresh legal action, demands clarification from suspended Senator

by OLAMIDE OJUOKAIYE
3 months ago
in News
Agbakoba
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

Renowned lawyer and former President, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has said that the sexual harassment allegation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has significant contradictions.

Advertisement

Agbakoba, who spoke at an elaborate press conference in Lagos on Tuesday, added that the allegation, “as it currently stands, falls short of the threshold for proving sexual harassment anywhere in the world.”

He said, while individuals should feel safe to speak up in an ideal society, the principles of justice, which requires evidence and fairness must be upheld.

The renowned lawyer, who is also Akpabio’s lawyer, has written a letter to the Kogi Central Senator, on the instruction of the Senate President, asking her to clarify the contradictions in her allegations, which were published widely in local and international media.

“This widespread coverage has damaged our client’s reputation locally and internationally. We are happy to allow you a reasonable time to clarify the contradictions that we have referred, while our client reserves the right to all legal options,” he said in the letter.

RELATED

Minister Hill Rotary Club Prioritises Maternal Healthcare In Communities

Rotary International Commits ₦150m To Humanitarian Initiatives

1 minute ago
Agbakoba

I Collected Ex-Gov Ishaku’s Allowances On His Behalf – Witness

3 minutes ago

Agbakoba, while speaking at the press briefing, noted that the embattled Senator had claimed that she was sexually harassed by Akpabio on December 8, 2023, but she went on social media to eulogise the same Senate President a day after that.

He specifically pointed out that the warm, celebratory tone and personal affection expressed in the public message the suspended Senator posted a day after the alleged harassment presented a significant timeline contradiction that could not be overlooked.

“Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan claims that she was sexually harassed by the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on December 8, 2023.

“However, merely one day later, on December 9, 2023, she publicly posted favourable messages about the Senate President on both her Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) accounts.

“In these posts, she eulogised the Senate President and spoke highly of the birthday event she attended in Uyo, Akwa Ibom,” Agbakoba stated.

According to him, “the juxtaposition of these two events, an alleged traumatic harassment, followed by voluntary public expressions of admiration requires careful consideration.”

The former NBA President also mentioned previous allegations against Reno Omokri and an unnamed minister, noting that, though each allegation must be evaluated independently, the suspended Senator’s pattern required careful consideration.

“Sexual harassment is a serious matter that deserves careful and fair consideration. We acknowledge the difficulty faced by anyone making such allegations and the importance of treating all parties with dignity.

“Our review of the available public records reveals significant contradictions that must be considered for a fair evaluation of the situation.

“We believe that proper institutional processes, rather than media forums provide the appropriate venue for addressing such serious matters,” Agbakoba stated.


We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →

Join Our WhatsApp Channel

BREAKING NEWS: Nigerians can now earn US Dollars from the comfort of their homes with Ultra-Premium domains, acquire them for as low as $1700 and profit as much as $25,000. Click here to learn how you can earn US Dollars consistently.


Tags: Godswill AkpabioNatasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

Nigeria Maritime Varsity Appoints Registrar, Other Principal Officers

Next Post

Manager, 2 Others Nabbed For Alleged Theft, Vandalism At Abia Firm

OLAMIDE OJUOKAIYE

OLAMIDE OJUOKAIYE

You May Like

Minister Hill Rotary Club Prioritises Maternal Healthcare In Communities
News

Rotary International Commits ₦150m To Humanitarian Initiatives

2025/07/03
Agbakoba
News

I Collected Ex-Gov Ishaku’s Allowances On His Behalf – Witness

2025/07/03
Senate Unveils 37-member Constitution Review Committee
News

Senate To Boost Local Contractors’ Participation In Contracts

2025/07/03
News

Nigerian Graduate Student Launches Global Podcast On Leadership, Education, Civic Responsibility

2025/07/03
Ex-Staffer Accuses Imo DMC DG Of Sharp Labour Practices
News

Imo State: Umuakpu Road, A Crisis Waiting To Happen

2025/07/03
APC: Now That Ganduje Is Gone
Backpage

APC: Now That Ganduje Is Gone

2025/07/03
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

Rotary International Commits ₦150m To Humanitarian Initiatives

I Collected Ex-Gov Ishaku’s Allowances On His Behalf – Witness

Senate To Boost Local Contractors’ Participation In Contracts

Nigerian Graduate Student Launches Global Podcast On Leadership, Education, Civic Responsibility

Imo State: Umuakpu Road, A Crisis Waiting To Happen

APC: Now That Ganduje Is Gone

The Return Of The Stolen Artefacts

Shettima Demands Transparency In Privatisation Transactions

Senate Thumbs Up CBN On Mid-Year Performance

Court Jails 2 Beninese, Others 5 Years For Trafficking 5.6kg Of Cocaine

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.