The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has apologised to Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi Central, for comparing her conduct in the Senate to that of a nightclub.
During the plenary last Thursday, Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan commented on a motion without the permission of the senate president, an action which contravened the Senate standing order.
The senate president said his phone and that of his wife have been bombarded with calls and text messages, most of them insults.
“I will not intentionally denigrate any woman, and I always pray that God will uplift women,” he said.
“Distinguished Senator Natasaha, I want to apologise to you.
“The interest shown in 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.
“Social media handlers should practice with decorum. We won’t, out of anger, regulate social media.”
Mr Akpabio also debunked social media posts indicating that he has concubines.
He explained that he has only one wife and that she is enough for him.
“I have only one wife, and she is enough for me,” he said.
