Sexual harassment: I was never going to step down as Senate President – Akpabio declares
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said he never thought of stepping down from his role because of the sexual harassment allegations made against him. He made this statement during a Senate meeting on Thursday, while replying to Senate Majority Leader, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, who showed public support for him. Senator Bamidele, who represents Ekiti […]
Akpabio, Bianca Ojukwu, others attend Pope Francis’s funeral in Rome (photos)
Senate President Godswill Akpabio led Nigeria’s official delegation to the funeral of Pope Francis, which took place in Rome today, April 26. Joining him were the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, Senator Asuquo Ekpeyong, and Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi. The team represented Nigeria as they paid their last respects to the late Pope. […]
Your allegation an attempt to mask personal failure – Akpabio fires back at Abbo
Senator Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Senate, has responded to the latest allegations made by former Senator Elisha Abbo. In a statement released on Wednesday, Akpabio’s office dismissed Abbo’s claims as false and malicious. Abbo had accused Akpabio of spreading misinformation and trying to shift blame for his removal from the Senate. Akpabio, through […]
We Cannot Go To The Dustbin To Fight – Akpabio’s Aide Reacts To Atiku’s Allegations
Eseme Eyiboh, the media aide to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has dismissed allegations made by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Atiku accused Akpabio of corruption and misconduct towards women during an interview. In response, Eyiboh said Akpabio respects Atiku and will not engage in a public argument over the claims. He also questioned whether Atiku […]
Akpabio clears air on $15,000 bribe to Senators to approve emergency rule in Rivers
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has dismissed claims that Senators were given $15,000 to support a state of emergency in Rivers State. The rumors alleged that lawmakers received the money at Akpabio’s Maitama residence during Ramadan fasting. Reports claimed that each Senator got $5,000 on Tuesday and an additional $10,000 on Wednesday before the vote. However, […]
Senator Natasha: Akpabio, others risk jail over alleged contempt, served Form 48
Senate President Godswill Akpabio, along with other top officials, faces possible jail time for allegedly disobeying a court order. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has initiated contempt proceedings against them. A Federal High Court in Abuja issued Form 48, a legal notice warning that ignoring the court’s directive could lead to imprisonment. The notice, signed by the […]
Senator Natasha: ‘It doesn’t matter where you’re from’ – Saraki slams Akpabio, clarifies ‘removal’ comment
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has criticized current Senate President Godswill Akpabio for twisting his words to create an ethnic and political controversy. Saraki had earlier urged Akpabio to ensure a fair and transparent investigation into the allegations made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. However, Akpabio claimed that some people from Kwara and Adamawa […]
APC tackles PDP over claims Akpabio being behind Udom Emmanuel’s EFCC probe
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom has responded to allegations from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that Senate President Godswill Akpabio was responsible for the petition and media coverage of fraud and money laundering allegations against former governor Udom Emmanuel. Udom Emmanuel was recently questioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) […]
Akpabio denies sexual harassment allegation leveled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has strongly denied allegations of sexual harassment made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Speaking during the Senate Plenary session on March 5, Akpabio dismissed the claim. He said he had been receiving calls about the matter since February 25 and was aware of the discussions on social media. In his […]
Sexual harassment: Address Natasha Akpoti’s allegations, your wife a distraction – Atiku’s aide to Akpabio
Paul Ibe, the media aide to former presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, has criticized Senate President Godswill Akpabio for not directly addressing the sexual harassment allegations made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Instead, Akpabio’s wife, Unoma, has taken the lead in defending him. The controversy began when Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Akpabio of sexual harassment and […]