Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has denied collecting a bribe to support suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, in her allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
Ezekwesili is outspoken in demanding an investigation into the allegations and has called for Akpabio to step aside for an impartial probe.
A UK-based activist alleged that Akpoti-Uduaghan fabricated the sexual harassment allegation and claimed the senator told her Ezekwesili was paid to back the allegations.
Ezekwesili stated in a post on X that she cannot be bribed to support a cause she is committed to, saying no amount of money can buy her convictions, voice, and stance on any matter.
“I see how my unwavering support for your cry for justice has sent your adversaries into a frenzy—resorting to desperate, laughable falsehoods.
“No sensible and decent person who knows my incorruptible track record is deceived by the ridiculous fabrications being peddled by your traducers.
“They know—without a doubt — that no amount of money, not even all the wealth in every Central Bank in the world, can buy my convictions, voice, and stance on any matter I choose to support. So, worry not, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan,” she tweeted.
The former minister expressed her unwavering support for Akpoti-Uduaghan, vowing to continue backing her wholeheartedly.
Truth Live News reports that tensions between Akpoti-Uduaghan and Akpabio became public in February when she accused the senate president of making sexual advances toward her.
The senate suspended Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months for gross misconduct over the altercation with the presiding officer.