In a nation already grappling with economic woes, rampant corruption, and a tarnished global image, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has once again thrust Nigeria into the international spotlight—but for all the wrong reasons. The sexual harassment allegations leveled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, now reverberating across global media, have sparked outrage, and Akpabio’s brazen refusal to submit to an independent investigation is a glaring testament to his arrogance and the festering decay within Nigeria’s political elite. This isn’t just a scandal; it’s a national embarrassment, amplified by Akpabio’s apparent belief that he can dodge accountability while dragging Nigeria’s reputation through the mud.
Oby Ezekwesili, a fearless voice for justice and a former Nigerian minister, didn’t mince words in her scathing X post on March 22, 2025. Quoting The Economist’s expose on the “nasty place” Nigerian politics has become for women, Ezekwesili demanded that Akpabio face the facts head-on. “All sensible Nigerians have asked of you on this matter is to subject yourself to an independent investigation and public hearing of Senator Natasha Akpoti’s petition,” she wrote, her frustration palpable. Yet, Akpabio’s response—or lack thereof—has been nothing short of disgraceful. Instead of clearing his name with transparency, he’s resorted to diversionary tactics, allegedly orchestrating a fraudulent recall of Akpoti-Uduaghan’s constituents and stonewalling any genuine inquiry. Why, one must ask, is a man so confident in his innocence so terrified of the truth?