Senate President Godswill Akpabio recounted how he faced backlash from Nigerians following a comment he made about Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
During a recent Senate plenary, Akpabio remarked that the Senate chamber was not a “nightclub” and that Akpoti-Uduaghan should be recognized before speaking.
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This comment sparked outrage, leading to a flood of calls and messages directed at Akpabio and his family.
On Tuesday, during another plenary session, Akpabio apologized, stating he never intended to insult Senator Natasha and had no desire to denigrate women.
He blamed the social media backlash on political enemies manipulating his words.
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Akpabio mentioned that his wife’s phone number was leaked, resulting in her receiving over 3,000 calls daily.
He added that his own phone crashed within three hours due to the overwhelming number of calls.
He reflected, “I am still learning. Even those who have been in the Senate for 16 years are still learning. I merely intended to emphasize that we should speak in turn, not to offend. Unfortunately, my words were twisted on social media.”
