By Nathaniel Zaccheaus, Abuja
Senate President Godswill Akpabio yesterday apologised to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, over uncomplimentary remarks he made about her on the floor of the Senate last week.
Akpabio had told Akpoti-Uduaghan not to speak like she was in a “nightclub.”
Akpoti-Uduaghan had spoken without being recognised by the senate president.
Speaking on the floor of the red chamber yesterday, Akpabio said he would never intentionally denigrate any woman.
The Senate President said his phone and that of his wife had been bombarded with calls and text messages, most of them insults.
A remorseful Akpabio said, “I will not intentionally denigrate any woman and I always pray that God will uplift women.
“Distinguished Senator Natasha, I want to apologise to you. The interest shown in social media shows that we have enemies. I felt I should tender a public apology to you.
“I do not mean any harm. People should concentrate on things that will move this country forward. Social media handlers should practice with decorum. We won’t out of anger regulate social media.”
Akpabio also denied social media posts that claimed that he had “numerous girlfriends.”
“I have only one wife and she is enough for me,” he said.
*Senate confirms Tunji Bello’s appointment as FCCPC boss, Ewalefoh’s ICRC D-G
Also, the Senate at plenary yesterday approved the appointment of Dr Olatunji Bello as the Chief Executive Officer/Executive Vice-Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).
The confirmation was sequel to the consideration of the report of the Committee on Trade and Investment chaired by. Senator Sadiq Suleiman, (APC, Kwara North).
Also yesterday, the Senate approved the appointment of Dr. Jobson Eseodion Ewalefoh for Appointment as the Director-General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC)
The approval followed the consideration of the report of the Committee on Trade and Investment chaired by Senator Suleiman, Umar Sadiq (Kwara North).
