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Akpabio apologises to Natasha Akpoti over ‘night club’ remark, speaks on having ‘several girlfriends’

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has apologised to Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi Central, over his ‘night-club’ remarks to her last week.

 

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During plenary last week, Akpoti-Uduaghan wanted to make a contribution and was already speaking when Akpabio cautioned her saying she needed to be recognised by the Senate President before speaking.

 

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‘’Senator Natasha, in the chamber, you have to recognise before you speak. We are not in a nightclub”

 

His comment was seen by many as derogatory towards the Senator.

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Speaking on the floor of the red chamber on Tuesday, July 23, Akpabio said he would never intentionally denigrate any woman. The senate president said his phone and that of his wife have been bombarded with calls and text messages, most of them insults.

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“I will not intentionally denigrate any woman and I always pray that God will uplift women. Distinguished Senator Natasha, I want to apologise to you.

The interest shown on 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. Social media handlers should practice with decorum. We won’t out of anger regulate social media.”

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Akpabio also denied social media posting claims that he has “numerous girlfriends”.

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“I have only one wife and she is enough for me,” he said.

 

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Watch a video of him speaking below

 

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