SENATE President, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday, tendered an apology to Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over his “nightclub” comment on her during plenary.
Akpabio had told Natasha during plenary last week that the Senate chamber was not a “nightclub” therefore, the female senator must be recognised before she speaks.
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But the statement was greeted with heavy bashing from Nigerians.
During plenary on Tuesday, Akpabio, who presided over the session apologised, saying he would never deliberately denigrate a woman and that he never intended to insult Senator Natasha.
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The senate president disclosed that his phone had been overwhelmed with insults regarding the issue.
“I will not intentionally denigrate any woman. I always pray that God will uplift women. Distinguished Senator Natasaha, I want to apologise to you.
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“The interest shown in the social media shows that we have enemies. I felt I should tender a public apology to you.
“I do not mean any harm. People should concentrate on things that will move this country forward,” he said.
