Prominent Nigerian politician Mohammed Abdullahi has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to directly confront the grave allegations of sexual harassment levelled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and others. Abdullahi criticised Akpabio’s reported reliance on hired blackmailers and public relations agents to divert attention, urging him instead to respond to the allegations with transparency and accountability.
Abdullahi cited the involvement of one Professor Mgbake, whose recent actions have stirred controversy. He noted that Mgbake made inconsistent remarks during her so-called exposé on Senator Natasha, describing her as a “serial liar” based on her contradictory statements and questionable behaviour. He drew attention to a key moment where she denied any association with Akpabio, only to contradict herself by releasing the Senate President’s private phone number during her public outbursts. According to Abdullahi, this not only exposed her dishonesty but also raised suspicions of a coordinated attempt to protect the Senate President’s image.
He characterised Mgbake’s role in the media campaign as a deliberate move to draw focus away from the allegations and to shield Akpabio from the consequences of his actions. Abdullahi voiced deep concern over Akpabio’s decision to depend on people with tarnished reputations to represent him in public discourse. He pointed out that Professor Mgbake recently led a smear campaign on Facebook against Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State.
Abdullahi referenced multiple sources that have raised red flags about Mgbake’s credibility. He mentioned that she has been the subject of various reports accusing her of criminal behaviour and fraud. These include a thread branding her a con artist and a detailed exposé accusing her of defrauding clients through various front companies.
He slammed the Senate President for associating with individuals whose public image is marked by controversy and legal suspicion. “It is both disgraceful and cowardly for a high-ranking public officer like the Senate President to associate with individuals of such questionable reputation in a bid to discredit genuine complainants and distract from a matter of national importance,” Abdullahi said.
He also raised doubts about the legitimacy of Professor Mgbake’s academic credentials, questioning the authenticity of her claimed professorship, which he argued appears to lack credibility. “It is unfortunate that a matter as sensitive and serious as sexual harassment is being reduced to a media circus involving paid agents and individuals who themselves lack public trust,” he added.
Abdullahi urged Akpabio to respond to the allegations with the bravery expected of a national figure and to cease sponsoring smear campaigns targeting his accusers. “This is about integrity and accountability. No Nigerian—no matter how highly placed—should be above scrutiny. The Senate President must rise to the occasion and prove his innocence through facts, not hired propaganda,” he stated.
