Key Points
- Following the public disagreement Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan extends an apology to Oby Ezekwesili.
- Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan presented an apology to Oby Ezekwesili during an official Senate examination about her petition.
- During their meeting Akpoti-Uduaghan expressed admiration for the leadership and honest qualities of Ezekwesili.
The Kogi Central senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan extended an apology to ex-Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili following her dispute with Ebonyi North Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi at a Senate hearing.
Natasha apologises to Ezekwesili following verbal confrontation
The hearing of the Senate Committee on Ethics Privileges and Public Petitions faced a verbal confrontation when Akpoti-Uduaghan submitted her petition against Akpabio who served as Senate President.
For a long time Akpoti-Uduaghan has blamed Akpabio for intimidation while accusing him of defamation and sexual harassment.
The witness for Akpoti-Uduaghan named Ezekwesili encountered numerous interruptions by Nwaebonyi who supported Akpabio. The exchange escalated when Ezekwesili instructed Nwaebonyi to “compose himself and stop making noise” then demanded him to “please shut up”.
The former minister received an insulting comment from Nwaebonyi who labeled her as foolish while asserting that she discredited the concept of womanhood. Your presence at this forum is inappropriate for someone like you.
Akpoti-Uduaghan extends heartfelt apology
Akpoti-Uduaghan made a sincere public apology through X regarding the verbal abuse that Nwaebonyi targeted at Ezekwesili on Wednesday. The senator Natasha apologises to Ezekwesili while she acknowledged the former minister because of her strong character combined with bravery and dedicated work in governance and education and democracy.
I want to apologize completely for the offensive words that I addressed to you. Your acceptance of those insults gives me lessons about leading our people because you saw beyond yourself to our welfare as a leader and my mother. Your exceptional authenticity combines with your powerful leadership while showing great personal strength. People throughout generations find inspiration from your relentless dedication to governing excellently and your commitment to education as well as democracy.
As an accountability leader she stands high among Nigerian people while they appreciate her services. Nigerians appreciate you. Your incredible leadership together with your remarkable strength and pure dedication to helping others makes you worthy of my celebration. You are a hero.”
