Akpabio Steps Down from Inquiry Panel Due to Sexual Misconduct Accusations
In a surprising move, former Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has reportedly withdrawn from the panel investigating the sexual harassment allegations leveled against him by Kogi Central senatorial district's lawmaker, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
As per our reports, the sudden withdrawal, shrouded in mystery, has sparked heated debates and conjectures.
Oby Ndukwe, President of Citizens Quest for Truth, shared the news during a radio broadcast on Channels Television on May 3, 2025.
Tokynews uncovers that the panel was set up by President Bola Tinubu on April 2, 2025, with Vice President Kashim Shettima serving as the chairperson. Other members included National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, the Attorney General of the Federation, and representatives from both Akpabio and Akpoti-Uduaghan.
The panel's mission was to scrutinize the sexual harassment allegations that had caused quite a stir nationwide.
With Akpabio's sudden departure, whispers and theories about his reasons for stepping down have swirled. Although no official statement has been issued, sources hint that the Senate President raised concerns over possible executive manipulation and harbored doubts about the panel's impartiality.
The controversy surrounding Akpabio and Akpoti-Uduaghan escalated in February 2025 after the latter accused Akpabio of sexual harassment.
In response, the Senate temporarily suspended Akpoti-Uduaghan on March 6, 2025, until the investigation's conclusion. Critics label this move as an attempt to muzzle Akpoti-Uduaghan's voice.
Undeterred by the suspension and the ongoing investigation, Akpoti-Uduaghan remains steadfast. She vows to provide evidence in court to corroborate her claims, promising to stand her ground amidst mounting political tension.
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The reported reasons for Akpabio's withdrawal from the panel, according to experts, include a conflict of interest due to his role in the matter and concerns about executive bias and the panel's impartiality. Legal practitioners believe that his withdrawal was a prudent decision to preserve the integrity of the investigation. However, groups have called for Akpabio to offer a clear explanation for his withdrawal to quell the ongoing speculation.
In light of the controversy surrounding his withdrawal from the sexual harassment investigation panel, President Bola Tinubu's concerns about possible executive manipulation and doubts about the panel's impartiality may have played a role in former Senate President Godswill Akpabio's decision. This move, experts argue, could impact the investigation's outcome, making it crucial for Akpabio to explain his reasons to quell ongoing speculation in the realm of policy-and-legislation, general-news, and politics. Meanwhile, the war-and-conflicts front heats up as activists continue to accuse Akpabio of bribery and organ harvesting, adding another layer to the escalating tension.
