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The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has publicly apologised to a female senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over his “nightclub” comment.
Akpabio had told Senator Natasha during plenary last week that the Senate chamber was not a “nightclub,” therefore, the female senator must be recognised before she speaks.
But the statement was greeted with heavy bashing from Nigerians.
During plenary yesterday, Akpabio who presided over the session apologised to Natasha saying he would never deliberately denigrate a woman.
Akpabio disclosed that his mobile phone had been inundated with insults through calls and text messages regarding the issue.
“I will not intentionally denigrate any woman. I always pray that God will uplift women. Distinguished Senator Natasha, I want to apologise to you. The interest shown in the social media shows that we have enemies. I felt I should tender a public apology to you.
“I do not mean any harm. People should concentrate on things that will move this country forward,” the Senate president said.
