She also reaffirmed her commitment to safeguarding and advancing the rights and welfare of Nigerian women, including the pursuit of justice whenever their rights are violated.
Her reaction came 24 hours after a retraction and public apology demanded by a coalition of over 500 gender rights activists under the aegis of Womanifesto convened by the Executive Director of Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre, Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi.
The minister, in the video, also purportedly insinuated that the students were being used and manipulated by some people to get Ndifon out of office, so they themselves could take his place. According to the video, the minister said since the female students had admitted that they were not raped, it meant they were not sexually harassed.The minister in a statement sent to The PUNCH on Sunday in Abuja emphasised her “unwavering dedication to upholding due diligence and the rule of law, recognising that justice and fairness are the fundamental principles upon which equitable societies are built.
“I wish to express my sincere apologies to those who were offended by my comments and actions regarding the sexual harassment scandal at the University of Calabar. This is extremely regrettable as my intentions were sincere and aligned with my consistent advocacy for the welfare of Nigerian women and the pursuit of justice.
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