Senate President Godswill Akpabio has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja to order suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, to remove a satirical apology she posted on her social media pages.
On April 27, Akpoti-Uduaghan uploaded a short video in which she mockingly apologised to Akpabio, claiming it was for not allowing him to have his way with her.
Akpoti-Uduaghan stated she was “sorry for the crime of maintaining dignity and self-respect” and for rejecting the advances of the Senate President, whom she implied believed no one could refuse him.
The dispute between the two senators stems from an altercation in the Senate chamber over seating arrangements.
This led to Akpoti-Uduaghan initiating a suit that sought to stop the Senate from investigating her for alleged misconduct.
In particular, the senator asked the court to prevent the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, chaired by Senator Neda Imasuen, from taking any disciplinary action against her.
Akpoti-Uduaghan was, however, later suspended following her accusations against the Senate President, accusing him of sexual harassment.
