Senate President Godswill Akpabio has once again attacked Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central), claiming that her actions could jeopardize the prospects of women in Nigeria achieving high political positions, according to a report published by the Sahara Reporters.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Speaking during a Senate plenary session on Thursday, Akpabio accused Akpoti-Uduaghan of mishandling a contentious issue by escalating it beyond the legislative chamber and the judiciary. His remarks suggested concerns over the broader implications of her conduct on the perception of female politicians.
“I have four daughters, and I want to plead with politicians to still give them and other women a chance. The sins of one should not be used to punish others,” Akpabio stated, emphasizing the need to separate individual actions from collective representation.
“I am aware that after she left the chamber, she went to Brekete Radio and Arise Television to distort the facts. She has now externalized the matter, attempting to embarrass Nigeria before the international community by presenting a false narrative at the IPU UN event,” Akpabio claimed.
The controversy surrounding Akpoti-Uduaghan has sparked debates over gender representation in Nigerian politics, with some viewing Akpabio’s comments as a veiled attempt to discredit her, while others see them as a call for responsible leadership.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
