I Won’t Step Down, Says Senate President Akpabio | TheNewsDESK

Friday May 9, 2025 |

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has rejected growing calls for his resignation.

Akpabio, who has faced intense public scrutiny in recent weeks, stands accused by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of sexual harassment.

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and opposition figures have urged him to step aside to allow for an independent investigation and to uphold the integrity of the Senate.

Speaking on Thursday during the plenary, Akpabio said the allegations against him are false and insisted that he would not allow himself to become a victim of injustice.

“I will not have answered you, but for the fact that you said those who would have asked you to step down. Who told you I was going to step down?” he said.

“You know, if you watch the colour of America, there are Black people who went to prison for false allegations. Some were there for 25 years.

“So, I’m not one of those people who will step down over false allegations. When it is eventually proven that the allegation is false, they will say, ‘Oh well… I’m not that bad.’

“So if you had that in mind, please cancel it. I must thank you for the words you spoke today.”