By Ade Iyamoye
Hundreds of Akwa Ibom women took to the streets of Uyo on Saturday, protesting against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s sexual harassment allegations against their son and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.
The women, carrying placards with messages such as “Number 3 man deserves respect” and “Respect for husbands is our tradition, Natasha”, dismissed the allegations as unfounded and a deliberate attempt to tarnish Akpabio’s image.
They demanded an immediate apology from the Kogi Central senator or risk their wrath.
Speaking at the protest, Grace Mathias, a native of Essien Udim, declared that Akwa Ibom women would not tolerate any disrespect towards their son.
She warned Natasha to stop embarrassing Akpabio, insisting that he is a well-trained and God-fearing leader.
“If Natasha continues this, we will go down on our knees and pray, and Heaven will rise against her,” Mathias stated, vowing that any plot against Akpabio would fail.
The protest follows Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claim on Arise TV, where she alleged that Akpabio victimized her in the Senate after she rejected his advances.
However, Akwa Ibom women insist their son deserves respect, not public humiliation.
