Fresh sex scandal on Akpabio? Details emerge

Leadership comes with criticism and lots more. But in political circle, several allegations come up with either true or false.

In a fresh move, alarm has been raise over another sex scandal towards the leadership of Nigeria Senate President.

Recall that Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, accused the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, of sexual harassment.

Akpoti-Uduaghan, a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made the allegation during an interview with Arise Television on a penultimate Friday.

The senator detailed an incident from 8 December, 2023, when she and her husband visited  Akpabio’s residence in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State.Natasha was barred from office and had her allowances and security withdrawn for six months after she made an accusation against Akpabio, who denied the claims against him.

A civil society organisation, Centre for Democratic Accountability and Transparency (CDAT), has raised the alarm over what it described as a fresh plot to blackmail Godswill Akpabio, Senate President, with another sex scandal.

In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by Michael Ogundele, its executive director, the group said it had uncovered plans by political enemies to circulate “doctored videos” aimed at tarnishing Akpabio’s image.

Ogundele said the orchestrated campaign is allegedly sponsored by some “desperate politicians” who are unhappy with Akpabio’s growing influence in national politics.

He said the group’s internal investigation revealed that the smear plot involves the use of manipulated content pushed through blogs and social media platforms.

His words: “We are in possession of credible intelligence that points to a calculated move to release fake sex tapes in a bid to embarrass the Senate president.

“This kind of dirty politics must be condemned. We urge Nigerians not to fall for such tactics designed to distract from critical governance issues.”

The group called on security agencies to investigate the development and ensure that those involved are brought to justice.

Ogundele urged political stakeholders to focus on national development and avoid acts capable of further polarising the country.