Senator Opeyemi Bamidele has called for a transparent and comprehensive investigation into the sexual harassment allegations leveled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator Patricia Akpoti-Uduaghan.
Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, representing Ekiti Central, has called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the allegations of sexual harassment levied against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator Patricia Akpoti-Uduaghan. Akpoti-Uduaghan had accused Akpabio of making unwelcome sexual advances towards her both in his office and at his residence.
The allegations have sparked widespread reactions in Nigeria, with some demanding an investigation, while others have dismissed them as politically motivated.Bamidele, while emphasizing the need for fairness and due process, stressed that both parties involved must cooperate fully with the Senate Ethics Committee. He stated that the committee should be allowed to conduct a comprehensive investigation, gathering all necessary evidence and hearing from all relevant witnesses. Bamidele also called for restraint and urged Nigerians to avoid jumping to conclusions before the investigation is complete.Nwebonyi, the Deputy Chief Whip, countered these claims, asserting that Akpoti-Uduaghan's accusations are politically motivated and aimed at manipulating public opinion. He pointed out the timing of the allegations, which surfaced only after Akpoti-Uduaghan was summoned for disciplinary action within the Senate. Nwebonyi questioned the lack of any prior complaints from Akpoti-Uduaghan to her colleagues or to her husband, highlighting the absence of any evidence to support her claims. He also drew a comparison to a previous case involving former Senate President Bukola Saraki, emphasizing that the allegations against him were related to official duties and were addressed through a transparent process
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