“I’ll Continue To Stand By My Truth” – Natasha Akpoti Denies Apologizing To Senate

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has dismissed reports claiming she apologized to the Nigerian Senate over the events that led to her suspension.

In a statement on Monday, March 24, 2025, Natasha Akpoti described the reports as “false and misleading,” insisting she had not retracted her stance on the matter that resulted in her six-month suspension.

The senator criticized those behind the misinformation, accusing them of trying to manipulate the public and distort the facts.

Natasha, who was suspended after a dispute with the Senate leadership, reaffirmed her commitment to defending the rights of her constituents.

She alleged that some individuals were deliberately spreading false narratives to mislead the public.

Akpoti-Uduaghan also raised concerns over what she described as a deliberate attempt to silence her in the National Assembly.

The lawmaker urged her constituents and Nigerians to be cautious of misinformation, emphasizing that any official statements from her would only come through her verified channels.

The statement reads, “RE: PURPORTED APOLOGY TO THE SENATE OVER MY SEXUAL ALLEGATIONS CLAIM AGAINST SENATE PRESIDENT GODSWILL AKPABIO

I, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, stand firm in my resolve to never apologise for speaking my truth. The desperation to silence me is palpable, but I will not be intimidated. The games being played in full view of the Nigerian people will be exposed, and the individuals who have hijacked our institutions will be held accountable.

As a senator, I have a duty to represent my constituents and uphold the principles of justice and transparency. My allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio were not made lightly, and I will continue to seek justice and accountability, no matter the cost.

My six-month suspension is a clear case of political victimisation, but I will not be deterred. I will continue to fight for the rights of Nigerian women and ensure that our voices are heard.

I urge the public to ignore the viral report claiming that I apologised to the Senate, as it is entirely false. I will continue to stand by my truth and fight for what is right, even in the face of adversity.

Meanwhile, some residents of Kogi Central Senatorial District have asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to begin the process of recalling their representative, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.