Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has criticized Senate President Godswill Akpabio for alleging that he (Saraki) seeks the removal of a Niger Delta senator from leadership.
Saraki clarified that his call for an open and transparent investigation into allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was misinterpreted as a push for Akpabio’s resignation.
In a statement signed by his media aide, Yusuph Olaniyonu, Saraki urged Akpabio to read his March 1, 2025, statement properly, emphasizing that he never called for the Senate President’s removal.
Akpabio recently claimed that individuals from Kwara and Adamawa States were plotting against him due to his Niger Delta origin.
Saraki, however, dismissed this as an attempt to politicize a serious matter that affects the integrity of the Senate.
The statement reiterated that Saraki’s comments were not about the validity of Natasha’s allegations but rather about ensuring a fair and transparent investigation to maintain public trust in the Senate.
He emphasized that his stance was based on principles, not political or regional affiliations, urging Akpabio to handle the issue responsibly without resorting to ethnic or political sentiments.
Saraki insisted that sexual harassment and gender discrimination are serious concerns that should be addressed with openness and transparency, reaffirming his call for an independent investigation.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who accused Akpabio of sexual harassment, was recently suspended for six months without salary. Akpabio has denied the allegations.
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