Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of orchestrating a plot to recall her from the Senate, eliminate her, and install a replacement, while alleging relentless sexual harassment. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, the senator claimed Akpabio colluded with former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to strip her of security details, leaving her vulnerable to harm.

Akpoti-Uduaghan stated, “Akpabio stripped me of my security to make me vulnerable. What other evidence do you need to know that he planned to eliminate me?” She alleged the Senate President’s “hatred and hostility” stemmed from her refusal to succumb to his sexual advances, leading him to block her legislative motions and contributions. “He refuses my motions and contributions because I refused his sexual advances. His not allowing my motions and contributions is frustrating. He wanted to break me down and succumb to his advances,” she said.

The senator described enduring “unbearable” pressure, forcing her to publicly confront Akpabio. “I had to cry out because the hatred and hostility of Akpabio against me became unbearable. I’m passing through difficult moments but I remain resolute,” she declared. She further criticized the Senate Committee on Ethics, chaired by Senator Neda Imasuen, for suspending her for six months without a fair hearing, a move she claimed was politically motivated to silence her.

Akpoti-Uduaghan urged women to resist intimidation, stating, “People especially women should find the courage to speak the truth.” She reiterated her resolve to continue her legislative duties despite the alleged gang-up, vowing, “I just wanted Akpabio to leave me alone.”

The Senate has yet to formally respond to the allegations.