Former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki has weighed into the dispute between Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and his counterpart from Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
The dispute which started over a disagreement in the Senate has snowballed into a messy affair following Natasha’s allegation of sexual harassment against the Senate President.
Natasha who is on suspension and referred to the Senate Ethics Committee, alleged during a television interview, that Akpabio refused to take her motion for the Ajaokuta Steel Complex because she rejected his sexual advances.
Akpabio’s wife had defended her husband, describing him as a disciplined man and hinted at a legal action against Natasha.
However, Natasha reiterated her stand on the issue through her counsel, Victor Giwa (Esq), urging Mrs Akpabio to stay out of the dispute and allow the Senate President defend himself.
She said she has “concrete evidence to substantiate her allegations”.
In a post on his X on Saturday, Saraki described the development as “sad” because of its overall negative effect on the integrity, sanctity, image, and public perception of the Senate as an institution.
