- The ACF said the allegation portrays the Red Chamber of Nigeria’s National Assembly in negative light and has terrible consequences for the legislative body.
The sexual harassment allegation made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio must be thoroughly investigated, the Arewa Consultative Forum has said.
The forum call for transparent investigation into the allegations was contained in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Prof. Tukur Muhammad-Baba
The ACF expressed deep concern, saying the
the allegation portrays the Red Chamber of Nigeria’s National Assembly in negative light and has terrible consequences for the legislative body.
“The ACF is highly disturbed by the emerging controversy in the 10th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“Allegations of sexual harassment and intimidation have since been brought into the fray by the embattled Senator Natasha, which continue to make rounds in the media and indeed taken centre stage in discourse relating to the controversy,” ACF said.
According to the ACF, the interests of the people of Kogi Central would not be adequately represented in the 10th Senate while the controversy lasted.
It said that ACF joined concerned Nigerians in wishing that the saga be brought to an end soonest.
An independent, open, transparent, and thorough investigation, devoid of fear, favour, or interference of any kind, from any quarters, shall be conducted,” it advocated
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