Senate will not investigate sexual harassment allegation against Akpabio

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  • The Senate has ruled out investigating allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan due to the absence of a formal petition
  • Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Akpabio of sexual harassment, sparking widespread reactions and a lawsuit from Akpabios wife
  • Former Senate President Bukola Sarakis suggestion to investigate was dismissed, as the Senate insists on a formal complaint to act

The Senate has detailed that proceedings can be initiated only when a formal criminal complaint is filed against the Senate president. Photo: FB/National AssemblySource: FacebookAllegation of sexual harassment by NatashaSenate dismisses Saraki’s intervening suggestionWhat Bukola Saraki said has no place for contemplation at this level, Eyiboh remarked.There is no petition, either to the police, court, or Senate, regarding sexual harassment. It is just somebody exercising the right to public communication, that is freedom of expression.She went on television; another person could have gone to Wuse market to make an allegation. And you are asking the institution to investigate? he said.There is no petition anywhere. There is no complainant. So from where will the Senate as an institution set up a panel? he questioned.Senator Natasha’s husband breaks silence

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