- Former senator Florence Ita-Giwa dismissed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghans sexual harassment claims against Senate President Godswill Akpabio
- Ita-Giwa argued that sexual harassment should not occur at the senatorial level, emphasizing that all senators are equals
- The controversy began after Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Akpabio of making advances during his birthday event in December 2023
Popular Ex-Lawmaker Sends Message to Akpoti-Uduaghan Over Sexual Harassment Claims Against AkpabioSource: Twitter By the time you contest elections and get to Senate, you have passed that stage of your life of being sexually harassed. You go there to serve, and you are all equal in that place, Ita-Giwa said.And again, it shows weakness; you dont allow it. It (sexual harassment) cannot happen in the Senate. I am not saying the lady is lying, but when you get to the Senate, youre there as a person. Youre not there as a woman.Ex-Lawmaker criticizes Natasha over allegation against AkpabioPopular Ex-Lawmaker Sends Message to Akpoti-Uduaghan Over Sexual Harassment Claims Against AkpabioSource: FacebookAt that stage in politics, if you come out and say someone is sexually harassing you, it is a weakness, she said.It would not happen in the Senate, and it should not happen in the Senate. Again, Im not here to defend anybody in politics, she added.Deputy Chief Whip reacts to Natashas sexual harassment claims
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