The Ijaw Youths Network (IYN) has kicked out against calls for the impeachment of Senate President Godswill Akpabio over the sexual harassment allegations levelled against him by Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
Ekwutosblog reported that ‘Akpabio Must Go’ protests erupted at the National Assembly and parts of the Federal Capital Territory on Wednesday as Natasha’s supporters called on the Senate President to step down, pending investigations into the accusation of sexual harassment levelled against him.
The protesters who arrived at the National Assembly gate as early as 8:00 am on Wednesday, carried banners with inscriptions such as ‘Akpabio Must Go’, and ‘Protect Women’s Rights’. They demanded accountability and urged the Senate to investigate Akpabio over the accusations.
Following Natasha’s suspension by the Senate on Thursday, there have also been calls from several quarters for Akpabio’s impeachment as Senate President.
However, the Ijaw Youths Network, in a statement signed by the President and the Secretary, Frank Ebikabo and Federal Ebiaridor, respectively, insisted that the Senate President has not committed any offense to warrant his impeachment.
The Ijaw youths described the calls for Akpabio’s removal as sponsored, saying that some paid agents and vested interests are working round the clock to ignite instability in the Senate.
