“Akpabio told me I’d make good movements with my waist”– Natasha drops fresh bombshell revelation

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the representative for Kogi Central, has come forward with serious allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, accusing him of making repeated lewd and s£xually suggestive remarks toward her both inside and outside the Senate chamber.

This revelation has sparked public discussions about the treatment of women by the public figures in the society. 

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Akpoti-Uduaghan detailed several incidents where Akpabio allegedly made inappropriate comments about her appearance and personal life. 

One such instance, which has drawn significant attention, was when Akpabio reportedly remarked, “Natasha, your husband is really enjoying. It looks like you’d be able to make good movements with your waist.”

These comments, she said, were made in the presence of other senators, with laughter following the inappropriate remark.

The allegations surfaced just a day after Akpoti-Uduaghan formally submitted a s£xual harassment petition against Akpabio on the Senate floor.

Her suspension from the Senate, which took place on March 6, followed shortly after, citing “gross misconduct and unruly behavior.”

Akpoti-Uduaghan, however, argues that this suspension was a tactic to silence her and divert attention away from her serious claims of harassment.

She also recalled another incident where Akpabio allegedly squeezed her hands in a suggestive manner.

In another disconcerting moment, Akpabio is said to have commented on Akpoti-Uduaghan’s lack of a ring, saying, “Oh Natasha, you are not wearing your ring… is this an invitation to treat?”

She described such behavior as consistent with a pattern of harassment that has been ongoing in her interactions with the Senate President.

During the interview, Akpoti-Uduaghan became visibly emotional when reflecting on the toll these experiences have taken on her. “People don’t understand what it means to carry this,” she said, her voice breaking.

She lamented that in Nigeria and many African societies, these issues are not often discussed, and the weight of carrying such allegations can feel unbearable.