Akpoti-Uduaghan Rejects Claims of Apology to Akpabio Amid Ongoing Senate Controversy

 

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has firmly denied issuing any apology to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, countering claims that she retracted her allegations of sexual harassment against him. In a statement released in March 2025, she described reports of her apologizing as "false and misleading," emphasizing her unwavering commitment to seeking justice and accountability. (Why I won’t apologise to Senate, Akpabio – Akpoti-Uduaghan, I won’t be forced into submission, Natasha denies apology claims)

The controversy began in July 2024 when Akpabio made a remark during a Senate plenary, suggesting that Akpoti-Uduaghan was speaking "like she was in a nightclub." This comment sparked widespread criticism, leading to Akpabio issuing a public apology, stating he did not intend any harm. (After Public Backlash, Akpabio Apologies To Senator Natasha Akpoti Over ...)

Despite the apology, tensions escalated when Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Akpabio of sexual harassment, alleging the incident occurred in December 2023. The Senate responded by suspending her for six months, citing misconduct, and recommended she issue a written apology to Akpabio. (Natasha Akpoti)

Akpoti-Uduaghan has remained resolute, refusing to apologize and taking her case to international platforms, including the United Nations, to seek redress. She continues to advocate for justice, asserting that her suspension was a form of political victimization. (Natasha Akpoti, Why I won’t apologise to Senate, Akpabio – Akpoti-Uduaghan)

As of now, there is no evidence of a satirical "apology" letter from Akpoti-Uduaghan to Akpabio. Her public statements consistently affirm her stance against issuing any form of apology regarding the matter.