The senator, who represents Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has alleged that Senate President Godswill Akpabio made an inappropriate request for her to spend “special moments” at his residence.
Natasha Akpoti, made the claim during an interview on Arise TV’s Morning Show on Friday.
Her comments follow a recent confrontation with Akpabio over a seating arrangement dispute in the Senate, which led to her being referred to the chamber’s Ethics and Disciplinary Committee.
The controversy began last week when Akpoti-Uduaghan challenged the Senate President over the relocation of her seat in the chamber.
The disagreement escalated into a heated exchange, prompting Akpabio to call on Senate security to remove her. Intervention from fellow lawmakers prevented the situation from deteriorating further.
Speaking on Arise TV, Akpoti-Uduaghan claimed her dispute with Akpabio dates back to December 2023 when she and her husband visited Akwa Ibom to celebrate the Senate President’s birthday.
She recounted: “Akpabio was showing me around his house and was holding my hands, with my husband following behind us, when he said he wants me to come and be spending special moments in his house.”
She further revealed that her husband overheard the remark and later advised her not to travel abroad alone or be in the company of the Senate President unaccompanied.
In response to the seating dispute, Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu criticised Akpoti-Uduaghan’s behaviour, stating that the Senate is “not for entertainment.”
