Akpabio Is Not Only Corrupt But Also In The Habit Of Abusing Women- Says Atiku
Atiku Abubakar, the Nigerian Former Vice President has made explosive allegations against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, accusing him of being habitually abusive toward women and questioning his integrity as a national leader.
Speaking in a revealing interview on Untold Stories with Adesuwa Giwa-Osagie, Atiku stated, “Not only was he (Akpabio) corrupt, but he was also in the habit of abusing, you know, women.”
The damning remarks come amid renewed allegations of sexual harassment against the Senate President. Atiku’s comments amplify existing claims by at least two women who have worked with Akpabio in the past.
One of the accusers, Joy Nunieh, former managing director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), had previously alleged that Akpabio harassed her during his tenure as minister. She even claimed to have slapped him in self-defense.
More recently, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who is currently under suspension from the Senate, accused Akpabio of repeated sexual harassment. According to her, Akpabio promised influential committee appointments in exchange for sexual favors — offers she rejected.
Atiku also weighed in on the state of governance in Nigeria, especially as it relates to the controversial state of emergency declared in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. He expressed disappointment in the National Assembly, stating that its Red Chamber is led by a corrupt individual.
“I was not surprised because I know the leadership is corrupt and I have no apologies about that. They could do anything,” he said. “The Senate is actually known to be having that type of character even when he (Akpabio) was a governor.”
Turning to the 2027 elections, Atiku hinted at a possible opposition coalition, similar to the 2014 APC merger, to wrest power from the ruling party.
“We’ve done it before. In 2014, there were about four of us, we came together, and one person emerged. We all supported him. I believe it can happen again,” he stated.
Atiku ended by saying Nigeria is in dire need of experienced and credible leadership, adding that the country is at a turning point.
