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On July 13, 2020, Joy Nunieh, a former acting managing director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), alleged that she slapped Godswill Akpabio for sexually harassing her, TheCable reports.


Nunieh made the allegation during an interview on Arise TV.

Akpabio, the incumbent senate president, was minister of Niger Delta affairs at the time.

During the interview, Nunieh said the incident occurred at Akpabio’s guest house in Abuja, the country’s capital.


The ex-acting MD had said her reaction to the alleged harassment from Akpabio proved her intolerance for “nonsense” as a woman from Rivers state.


Akpabio had denied the sexual harassment allegation through a statement issued by his media aide.

BACKGROUND


Prior to the allegation, Nunieh and Akpabio had made the headlines following the activities of the senate ad hoc panel investigating the alleged mismanagement of N40 billion by the interim management committee of the NDDC.

Akpabio had told the panel that he knew nothing about the expenditure of the NDDC under Nunieh because she refused to hand him briefings.

But Nunieh alleged that the minister engineered her removal for failing to follow his “illegal orders”.

Nunieh also alleged that Akpabio asked her to change the dollars in the NDDC account, sack the head of the legal team who is from the north, remove all directors who refused to follow his instructions, and to also implicate Peter Nwaoboshi, chairman of the senate committee on NDDC.

On Friday, February 28, 2025, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi central, alleged that her troubles in the upper legislative chamber began after she rejected Akpabio’s sexual advances.

Akpabio and Akpoti-Uduaghan recently engaged in a heated debate on the floor of the upper legislative chamber over a change in seating arrangements.



Source: TheCable

Callmedondee:
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has built a reputation as a fearless politician unafraid to challenge the status quo. From her battles with former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello (GYB) to her recent clashes with Senate President Godswill Akpabio, her political journey has been anything but conventional. However, a pattern seems to be emerging—one where allegations of harassment become a recurring tool in her arsenal against powerful male figures in Nigerian politics.

The GYB Saga: A Prelude to the Akpabio Controversy

Months ago, Akpoti-Uduaghan made headlines with her public confrontation with Yahaya Bello. She accused the former governor of orchestrating electoral violence and political intimidation against her. While many saw her as a courageous opposition figure, some critics argued that she skillfully played the victim card to gain public sympathy.

What stood out in that episode was the subtle but effective use of gender narratives to paint her opponent as a tyrant. The portrayal of a “strong woman against oppressive men” resonated with many Nigerians, particularly those sympathetic to the struggles of women in politics. However, detractors viewed it as a well calculated strategy designed to shift focus from political realities to emotional sentiments.

Enter Godswill Akpabio: A Familiar Tactic?

Fast forward to 2025, and a new controversy is brewing—this time with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Reports suggest that Akpoti-Uduaghan has accused him of inappropriate behavior, reviving an old script that critics believe is part of her political playbook.

Those who support her argue that she is simply exposing the deep-rooted misogyny in Nigerian politics. They see her as a trailblazer fighting for women’s rights in a system dominated by men who would rather suppress female voices.

On the flip side, her detractors believe this is nothing more than another well-orchestrated attempt to manipulate public perception. They point out that Akpoti-Uduaghan has consistently used similar claims whenever facing political resistance from powerful male figures. Some go as far as to suggest that these allegations serve as a distraction from real governance issues, ensuring that she remains in the media spotlight while shifting public discourse in her favor.

Political Strategy or Genuine Advocacy?

The question now is whether Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is a genuine advocate for justice or a shrewd politician who has mastered the art of leveraging gender politics to her advantage.

If her accusations are true, then Nigerian politics has a serious problem that must be addressed. However, if these are merely tactics to undermine her political rivals, then it raises concerns about the exploitation of real issues for personal gain.

Whatever the case may be, one thing is clear: Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is not a politician to be underestimated. She understands the power of public sentiment and has shown time and again that she knows how to use it to her advantage. Whether this will work in her favor in the long run or eventually backfire remains to be seen.

What do you think? Is Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan a fearless fighter for justice or a political opportunist playing the gender card?

Osazeidehen:
My issue with Akpabio started on 8th of December, 2023. When myself and my husband visited Akwa Ibom for Senator Akpabio’s birthday. Akpabio was showing me around his house and was holding my hands with my husband following behind us when he said, he wants me to come and be spending special moments in his house. My husband heard him and later told me not to travel abroad alone or be with the Senate President alone — Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Arise TV Morning Show today


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltwyT_V56f0




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