“Senate President Godswill Akpabio has issued a public apology to Senator Natasha Akpoti for his ‘Nightclub’ comment, addressing both the fallout from the remark and ongoing allegations about his marital status. Akpabio revealed that his wife has been overwhelmed with up to 3,000 phone calls daily since the controversy began.”
Abuja, Nigeria — In a recent development, Senate President Senator Godswill Akpabio has issued a public apology to Senator Natasha Akpoti following his controversial comment likening her to a “Nightclub” during a recent Senate session. The remark had drawn widespread criticism and backlash, prompting the apology.
In his address, Senator Akpabio expressed regret for his choice of words, which he admitted was inappropriate and hurtful. He emphasized that the comment was not meant to demean Senator Natasha but acknowledged that it had done so nonetheless.
Additionally, Senator Akpabio took the opportunity to address persistent rumors regarding his marital status. He refuted the allegations that he has multiple wives and described how the controversy has impacted his family. According to Akpabio, his wife has been inundated with an overwhelming volume of phone calls, ranging from 2,000 to 3,000 daily, since the incident became public.
The Senate President’s address aims to quell the mounting speculation and restore his image amidst the ongoing scrutiny. The apology and clarifications come as part of his effort to move forward and focus on legislative duties.
Senator Natasha has yet to publicly respond to the apology. Meanwhile, political observers are watching closely to see how this incident will affect the dynamics within the Senate and the broader political landscape in Nigeria.
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