
SENATE PRESIDENT TO TESTIFY AMID SEXUAL HARASSMENT CONTROVERSY
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Senate President Godswill Akpabio is expected to testify before the Senate committee investigating sexual harassment claims made by Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan. Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Akpabio of making inappropriate advances during a visit to his home in Uyo, a situation she says occurred in December 2023.
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The matter has caused a significant stir in the Senate, with political leaders and the public divided over the credibility of the allegations. Onyekachi Nwebonyi, the Senate Deputy Chief Whip, confirmed that all senators involved will appear before the committee, including Akpabio, whose testimony will be recorded. Despite the ongoing controversy, Nwebonyi has denied the accusations, calling them an attempt to divert attention away from more pressing issues.