Senate President Godswill Akpabio has asked a federal high
court in Abuja to compel Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi
central, to delete a satirical apology posted on her social media pages.
On April 27, Akpoti-Uduaghan published a sarcastic apology
to Akpabio on her official Facebook page — with a short video to boot.
In the post, Akpoti-Uduaghan said she was sorry for the
“crime of maintaining dignity and self-respect”.
The lawmaker’s action was despite an order by Justice Binta
Nyako, restraining both parties from making public comments about the case,
especially remarks related to allegations of sexual harassment, pending the
determination of an existing suit.
Akpabio’s legal team, led by Kehinde Ogunwumiju, a senior
advocate of Nigeria (SAN), argued that the post constitutes a breach of the
judge’s directive.
The lawyers asked the court to compel the suspended senator
to delete the post from all her social media platforms.
Akpabio’s team also wants the court to mandate
Akpoti-Uduaghan to publish a written apology in at least two national dailies
and file an affidavit confirming compliance.
The row between Akpabio and the suspended senator began
after an altercation in the chamber over seating arrangements.
Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended in March, shortly after
accusing the senate president of sexual harassment.
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