Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has strongly refuted reports that she apologised to the Senate, insisting she will not be intimidated into silence.
In a press statement , the senator representing Kogi Central described her recent six-month suspension as a clear case of political victimisation, vowing to continue her fight for justice and transparency.
“I, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, stand firm in my resolve to never apologise for speaking my truth. The desperation to silence me is palpable, but I will not be intimidated,” she declared.
Her suspension comes amid a heated standoff with Senate President Godswill Akpabio, against whom she has made sexual harassment allegations.
While the nature of these allegations remains a subject of political debate, Akpoti-Uduaghan insists that corrupt individuals have hijacked Nigeria’s institutions, promising that their actions will be exposed.
The senator reaffirmed her commitment to representing her constituents, particularly advocating for Nigerian women.
“I will continue to fight for the rights of Nigerian women and ensure that our voices are heard,” she stated.
She also urged the public to disregard reports claiming she had apologised to the Senate, calling them “entirely false.”
Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension has sparked reactions from civil society groups and political analysts, with some seeing it as an attempt to suppress dissent within the legislature. As the controversy unfolds, the senator remains defiant, insisting she will not back down, even in the face of adversity.
