Senate President Godswill Akpabio has warned that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s actions could hinder women from attaining important political positions.
Akpabio accused Akpoti-Uduaghan of distorting facts and misrepresenting the Senate on a global scale.
He acknowledged the intervention of lawmaker Kafilat Ogbara, who alerted foreign media that Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claims were not in line with the actual Senate proceedings.
Akpabio said, “I am aware that she distorted the facts and globalized the matter, embarrassing the Senate by giving a different narrative.
“I appreciate Hon. Kafilat for clarifying to the international media that what was presented was completely different from the reality.”
The Senate President added that “she brought the matter before the Senate through a petition but did not allow us to examine it.
“Instead, she took it to court and later to the international community.
“Actions like these could discourage politicians from appointing women to key positions.”
