By Deborah Nnamdi
The suspended Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central), has said she will never apologize to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and the Senate for speaking her truth.
According to her, the six-month suspension is a clear case of political victimization, but she will not be deterred.
In a statement on Monday, titled: “Re: a purported apology to the Senate over my sexual allegations claim against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan the desperation to silence her was palpable, but she will not be intimidated.
The statement read, “I, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, stand firm in my resolve to never apologize for speaking my truth. The desperation to silence me is palpable, but I Will not be intimidated. The games being played in full view of the Nigerian people will be exposed, and the corrupt individuals who have hijacked our institutions will be held accountable.
“As a senator, I must represent my constituents and uphold the principles of justice and transparency. My allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio were not made lightly, and I will continue to seek justice and accountability, no matter the cost.
“My six-month suspension is a clear case of political victimization, but I will not be deterred. I will continue to fight for the rights of Nigerian women and ensure that our voices are heard.
“I urge the public to ignore the viral report claiming that I apologized to the Senate, as it is entirely false. I will continue to stand by my truth and fight for what is right, even in the face of adversity,” she added.
